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Hi, I'm Sandy, and I'm excited to show you
this Crispy Air Fryer Cod recipe.
So we chose cod for this recipe
because cod is a really nice, lean fish.
It's mild, inexpensive,
and it's really versatile to cook with.
You know, it's actually
a great fish to try
if you're not big into fish.
I like to call it a starter fish
'cause it's just so mild and versatile.
So I'm just gonna get started by spraying
the cooking tray of the
air fryer with some oil
so that the bottom of
the fish doesn't stick.
Then I'm gonna transfer
my fish onto the tray.
And I'm gonna go ahead and brush the cod
with a little bit of mayo.
The mayo really acts as glue for the cod
so that I can put a crust on the top
and that the crust sticks.
The mayo also adds a little
bit of fat to the fish,
which gives it a nice mouthfeel
and really helps it taste a
little bit more satisfying.
Just gonna do the top.
So you don't have to brush
the sides or the bottoms,
'cause that crust is
just gonna go on the top.
So now I'm just gonna make
a really simple crust for the fish.
I just have a little bit of panko.
I'm gonna add a half a teaspoon
of Garlic and Herb Rub.
Smells so good.
And then I'm gonna melt a little
bit of butter and add that.
Give it a little stir.
So that melted butter that I put in here
is really gonna help give the
fish a nice texture on the top
and it's gonna help it
brown and get crunchy too.
So all I'm gonna do is take
a little bit of the topping,
let that mayonnaise be the glue.
And put equal amounts
on every piece of fish.
This topping actually also really
makes the fish look beautiful too.
Adds some color and some texture.
Okay, so I'm just gonna
press this all on there.
So now I'm gonna make a fresh
corn and asparagus salad
that cooks at the same time as the fish.
This salad really turns this
recipe into a main dish.
So I'm gonna start with my corn.
I have a whole fresh corn
on the cob right here.
To me, fresh corn like this really
signifies the start of summer.
I love fresh corn.
It's sweet and it's got
a little crisp bite to it
that you won't find with
frozen or canned corn.
That's because those types
of corn have more moisture
in them which really takes
away from that fresh texture.
Now I'm gonna go ahead
and cut my asparagus.
Now you probably noticed the asparagus
comes in all different sizes or widths.
You've probably seen
the super skinny spears
or the really thick ones.
Now, both are wonderful, if you ask me,
but you should really
consider the type of cooking
that you're doing and the type of recipe
when you choose the type of asparagus.
The really thin spears,
they are a little tougher,
and they can have a lot of a snap
and high heat can dry them out
whereas the thicker spears,
they're really tender,
but they can get super
mushy if you boil them.
So higher heat works better with those.
Now, mine are kind of medium to thick
and they're gonna hold
up well in the air fryer.
So now that I have my asparagus
and the corn in the bowl
I'm just gonna add some olive oil
and some salt just to give
it a little bit more flavor.
This oil's also gonna help
it cook in the air fryer too.
Maybe give it a little bit of color.
Salt.
Okay, and mix this all together.
Like I mentioned before, I
like to call this a twist
on a sheet pan but there's
actually no sheet pans
because I'm using the cooking trays
that come with the deluxe air fryer.
The cooking trays really help
keep the air moving evenly
around the food so that
it cooks nice and evenly.
So now I'm gonna go ahead
and put the food in.
(beeping)
I'm gonna put the fish on the top tray
so it gets nice and browned and crispy.
Then the vegetables just go in the bottom.
I'm gonna cook this on the
roast setting for 10 minutes.
Okay, so while that's all cooking,
I'm gonna make a really simple
lemon herb vinaigrette for the vegetables.
This is so easy.
I just have a little bit
of olive oil right here
and I'm gonna go ahead and
juice my lemon into the bowl.
I love this vinaigrette.
This is actually not just for this recipe.
You can use this on all
other different vegetables,
even in a little salad.
So simple and fresh.
We have a little bit of Dijon mustard.
Some honey.
And some fresh chives.
Fresh chives really give it,
like, a fresh, springy flavor
that's gonna go well with the vegetables.
So I'm just gonna mix that together.
And that'll be ready when the
fish and vegetables come out.
Looks so good.
I'm actually so excited to
bring this recipe home tonight
'cause my family's tried
it and they're big fans.
Oh my goodness, look at
how browned that crust got.
Okay, just gonna put the
vegetables down first.
I'm gonna top these with just
a little bit of my yummy vinaigrette.
Just give them a little
bit of extra flavor.
And then go ahead with our fish.
So you can serve this
extra sauce on the side,
or I like to drizzle a
little bit over the top.
Those fresh chives just
give the top of the fish
really nice color and a pop of flavor.
So whether you're
looking for something new
for your weeknight meals or just trying to
get more fish into your meals,
I hope you'll try this
Crispy Air Fryer Cod.
It's a great recipe for a
fresh take on fish night.
