Crispy Baked Cod Recipe

Crispy Baked Cod Recipe – fresh cod breaded with a seasoned panko-parmesan cheese blend baked until flaky, crispy and golden. Serve with lemon, tartar and your favorite sides.

Crispy Baked Cod is for anyone who enjoys a good fish dinner but hesitates to make it at home. This mild-tasting cod recipe is easy and delivers on flavor big time using very little oil.

Why this recipe works:

• Simple ingredients and crispy breading with flaky fish inside.
• One recipe the whole family will love – especially if your kids are already fans of fish sticks!
• It’s an easy recipe for any level for any level home cook. The 3-step (egg, flour, breading) system guarantees crispy breaded fish without all the oil of deep frying.
• You can use this recipe to ‘oven fry’ other fish such as haddock, tilapia, grouper or pollack.

Ingredients needed for Crispy Baked Cod:

• fresh cod fillets
• panko breadcrumbs
• grated parmesan cheese
• Old Bay Seasoning
• all purpose flour
• eggs
• cooking spray
• optional: fresh parsley for garnish

How to make Baked Crispy Cod:

Note: Salt and pepper aren’t needed because Old Bay Seasoning contains both.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper then light spritz it with cooking spray and set aside.

Pat the fish dry using paper towels then cut into serving size pieces.

Set up a dredging station:

Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl (bowl #1).

Add the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and Old Bay Seasoning to a shallow bowl then stir to combine (bowl #2)

Add the flour to to another shallow bowl (bowl #3).

Dredge each piece of fish into the flour covering both sides and ends then dip in the eggs shaking off any excess.

Last coat the fish well in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Gently press the breading to the fish then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Repeat until all of the fish is breaded then spray the pieces of cod with cooking spray. This step is important for a crispy golden texture.

Bake 16-20 minutes at 450 degrees or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is crispy and golden. Cook time varies with thickness of the fillet. Note: The fish you see are cod loins and took a full 20 minutes. If your fillets are smaller, start checking for doneness around 15 minutes.

Serve with your favorite sides including tartar sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Best side dishes with cod:

The beauty of this recipe – besides the taste and ease – is that it goes with so many different sides. Below are a few favorites – choose what you and your family like best.

French Fries – hand cut potatoes air fried to golden crisp outside, fluffy potato inside.

Cole Slaw – just 4 ingredients + 5 minutes. Crunchy slaw with an easy creamy tangy-sweet dressing. The ideal side with fish, burgers, pulled pork and more.

Macaroni and Cheese – easy homemade mac and cheese from scratch – no Velveeta! Stovetop OR baked with a buttery crisp breadcrumb topping.

Air Fried Broccoli – want to keep the meal light? Try this fresh, air fried broccoli! Fork tender with lightly crisp edges. Cooks in just 8 minutes!

Risotto – creamy Parmesan Risotto with almost NO stirring in under 30 minutes! A delicious side with seafood, steaks or chicken.

Tips and FAQ:

How do I know when the cod is done? Test it using a fork at an angle at the thickest point, twisting gently. It will flake easily when it’s done and won’t have a translucent/raw look to it. Internal temp should be 145°.

Are there other ways to cook cod? Yes – I recently posted a recipe for Mediterranean Baked Cod (or sub other mild white fish) – with tomatoes, olives and capers in a lemony-olive oil sauce.

How do I know my cod is fresh? Use your nose – cod is a mild fish that should never have a fishy smell or feel slimy.

Enjoy!

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