Craving a crispy, flavorful, and low-carb meal? Look no further than air-fried keto coconut-breaded cod! This delightful dish combines the delicate taste of cod with a crunchy coconut breading, all while adhering to a ketogenic diet. Our recipe features a step-by-step guide to perfectly cooking cod in an air fryer, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior. Additionally, we provide an alternative recipe for those who prefer to bake their cod in the oven. Both methods yield equally delicious results, catering to different preferences and cooking styles. Get ready to indulge in a satisfying meal that's not only keto-friendly but also packed with flavor and nutrition.
Let's cook with our recipes!
KETO FRIED FISH - BREADED & CRUMBED
This deliciously easy Keto Breaded Fish has a crispy outside and tender, flaky inside. It's perfect for a light dinner or lunch.
Provided by Matt
Categories Dinner Lunch Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat your deep fryer to 180C/355F.
- Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk well.
- In another bowl, add the almond flour, parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Dip the fish into the egg, then press into the breading. Repeat with the other pieces of fish. (For a thicker crust, dip the breaded fish into the egg and breading a second time).
- Gently add the fish to the hot oil. Cook for 4-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain off the excess oil.
- Serve with Keto Coleslaw, lemon wedges, and Keto Tartar Sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 150 g, Calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 495 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g
COCONUT BREADED COD
Make and share this Coconut Breaded Cod recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Coconut
Time 40m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Rinse off cod fillets well under cool water.
- Sprinkle well with lime juice and set aside.
- Mix together bread crumbs, salt, mace, and cayenne.
- Pour into a shallow dish suitable for dredging.
- Beat together eggs and water.
- Put coconut in a shallow dish suitable for dredging.
- Melt butter and pour into bottom of a baking dish.
- (Or spray baking dish with cooking spray.) Dredge each piece of limejuice-covered fish in the crumb mixture.
- Then dip in egg.
- Dredge in coconut.
- (You may repeat the egg/coconut step if you like a thicker coating.) Lay thoroughly-coated pieces of fish in baking pan.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
- Serve with good tartar sauce.
- Also good served along with baked bacon-wrapped shrimp.
Tips:
- Use a light-tasting oil, such as avocado oil or coconut oil, for frying the cod. This will help to prevent the fish from tasting greasy.
- Make sure the coconut breading is evenly coated on the cod. This will help to ensure that the fish cooks evenly.
- Cook the cod in a single layer in the air fryer. This will help to ensure that the fish cooks evenly and doesn't steam.
- Flip the cod halfway through cooking. This will help to ensure that the fish cooks evenly on both sides.
- Serve the keto coconut-breaded cod with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or lemon-herb sauce.
Conclusion:
Keto coconut-breaded cod is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The cod is coated in a flavorful coconut breading and then air-fried until crispy. This dish is low in carbs and high in protein, making it a great option for those who are following a ketogenic diet. Serve the cod with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love