Flaky Air-Fried Cod Fillets with Lemon-Dill Green Beans

Flaky Air-Fried Cod Fillets with Lemon-Dill Green Beans ingredients

• 2 6 oz each cod fillets, 1-inch thick
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 whole lemon, half juiced, half sliced for garnish
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

How to make Flaky Air-Fried Cod Fillets with Lemon-Dill Green Beans

1. Gently pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels; removing surface moisture helps the seasoning adhere and prevents the fish from steaming in the air fryer.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice from half of the lemon, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to create the seasoning mixture.
3. Brush or spoon half of the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the dried cod fillets. Set the remaining seasoning mixture aside.
4. In a separate bowl, toss the 1/2 pound of trimmed green beans with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until lightly coated.
5. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Preheating ensures a consistent cooking temperature from the start.
6. Place the seasoned green beans in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 minutes, then shake the basket vigorously to ensure even cooking.
7. After the green beans have cooked for 8 minutes, gently nestle the seasoned cod fillets in a single layer alongside the green beans in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
8. Continue to air fry the cod and green beans together for another 6-10 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the green beans are tender-crisp. Exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your cod.
9. Carefully remove the cooked cod and green beans from the air fryer. Transfer them to serving plates.
10. Drizzle any pan juices from the air fryer basket over the fish and green beans, and garnish with thin slices from the remaining half of the lemon before serving immediately.

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