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Easy Air Fryer Cod with Herby Mayo and Asparagus

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

A delightful air fryer cod recipe paired with tender asparagus and a creamy herby mayo, capturing the essence of coastal cooking.


Ingredients

  • 25g bunch parsley
  • 12g (half a bunch) chives
  • 1 Lemon, zested and cut into wedges
  • 2 large tins (700g) butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 125ml chicken, fish, or vegetable stock
  • 15g (approximately 3 tbsp) grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 pack asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 4 cod fillets
  • 1 additional garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise


Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients as mentioned.
  2. Rinse the parsley and chives, then chop finely.
  3. Zest the lemon and combine with the chopped parsley, chives, and lemon zest, reserving ¼ for later.
  4. Mix the butter beans, stock, parmesan, the majority of the herb mixture, crème fraîche, and minced garlic in a roasting dish. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Air fry at 180°C (355°F) for 10 minutes or oven at 190°C (375°F) for 13 minutes.
  6. Wash and trim the asparagus, cutting them into pieces.
  7. Mix the reserved herbs with mayonnaise and a tablespoon of lemon juice.
  8. Pat the cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and spread the herby mayo on top.
  9. Add the chopped asparagus and cod fillets to the dish with beans once cooked.
  10. Cook in the air fryer at 200°C (390°F) for 7-12 minutes or oven at 220°C (430°F) for a similar duration.
  11. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Experiment with different herbs for varied flavors. For a crunchier topping, mix breadcrumbs with the herb blend before applying.