Oven-Fried Cod Recipe (Crispy & Delicious!)
Ingredients
- 2 lbfresh cod)
(or make 1 pound with half recipe
- ½ cplain bread crumbs
- ¼ cgrated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tspgarlic powder
- ¼ tspsalt
- ¼ tsphot paprika)
(or regular paprika + 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ cflour
- 2eggs
- cooking spray)
(enough to spray the fish and pan
- ¼lemon juice from lemon
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with foil and grease it with cooking spray.
- 2
Rinse the cod and feel for any bones to remove. Pat it dry with paper towels. Cut any large pieces into serving portions. Wash your hands.
- 3
In a dinner plate, add the bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, paprika (and cayenne pepper, if needed). Stir with a fork to combine.
- 4
Place the flour in another plate or shallow bowl.
- 5
Crack the eggs into another shallow bowl and beat them with a fork.
- 6
Set up an assembly line from left to right with the fish, flour, eggs, bread crumb mixture and the baking pan.
- 7
Use a fork to dredge a piece of fish in the flour, coating both sides and ends. Use another fork to transfer the floured fish to the beaten eggs. Coat the fish all over with the eggs and let any excess drip off. Then, dredge the fish in the bread crumb mixture, coating both sides and the ends.
- 8
Place each piece of breaded cod on the prepared pan. Spray the entire surface of the fish with cooking spray. (This is important for texture and flavor.) Bake on the center rack for 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- 9
Squeeze some lemon juice on the fish. Serve the cod as is, or with mayo, if desired.
- 10
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. The cooked fish also can be frozen and should be used within three months, for best quality.
Oven-Fried Cod Recipe (Crispy & Delicious!)
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About this Recipe
Craving wonderfully crispy fish without the mess and oil of deep-frying? This Oven-Fried Cod recipe delivers restaurant-quality crunch and flavor, making it your new favorite way to prepare a satisfying main course. You’ll be amazed at how simple it is to achieve such delicious results right in your own kitchen.
What makes this recipe truly special is the dedication to achieving a perfectly crispy baked cod. After extensive testing, this method ensures that each piece of fish emerges from the oven golden brown and deliciously crunchy on the outside, while remaining flaky and tender within. It's a go-to technique that you can apply to any breaded, oven-fried fish for consistent success.
When you prepare this Oven-Fried Cod, you can expect a delightful texture contrast that truly satisfies. The delicate cod fillets are coated in a flavorful breading featuring plain bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and a kick of hot paprika. The cooking spray helps create that essential exterior crispness. Each bite offers a burst of savory flavor, perfectly complemented by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, making it a truly delicious and well-rounded dish.
Customization & Variations
This versatile oven-frying method works wonderfully with various fish. You can easily adapt the recipe to other firm, white fish fillets if cod isn't available. If you prefer a milder flavor, swap the hot paprika for regular paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper, or adjust to your taste. For those managing portion sizes, remember you can prepare a smaller batch, such as 1 pound of cod, by simply halving all the ingredients.
This crispy baked cod is an ideal main course for any weeknight or weekend gathering, serving up to 6 people. Serve it hot with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten every forkful.