Step 1

pat the cod dry with paper towels and set it aside

Step 2

crack the eggs into a pie pan and lightly beat them

Step 3

put the crumbs into another pie pan or shallow bowl and add the paprika, salt, garlic powder, and Italian herbs

Step 4

stir the panko mixture to combine

Step 5

preheat the air fryer to 400° for five minutes

Step 6

meanwhile, put one piece of cod in the egg and then roll in the bread crumbs pressing lightly to make sure the crumbs adhere

Step 7

place on a plate or baking sheet

Step 8

repeat with the remaining pieces, and discard any leftover eggs or crumbs

Step 9

when the air fryer is done preheating use a pastry brush and spread oil on the basket of the air fryer *OR* spritz lightly with oil

Step 10

place the cod pieces in the basket and then air fry on 400° for 15 minutes

Step 11

check on the after 10 minutes to see how they're looking, spritz with more oil as desired