Air Fryer Cod with Crispy Panko Crust

Make spice blend

Combine bay leaves, celery salt, paprika, cayenne, pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, ginger and allspice in a spice grinder. Process until the bay leaves are pulverized, about 45 seconds.

Prepare flour mixture

Place flour in a shallow bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture.

Prepare egg wash

Place egg in a separate shallow bowl.

Prepare panko mixture

Place panko and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture in a third shallow bowl; stir to combine.

Season cod

Season cod evenly with the remaining 1 teaspoon spice mixture.

Dredge in flour

Dredge 1 piece of cod in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Coat with egg

Dip in the egg to coat, letting excess drip off.

Coat with panko

Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Place on a plate or baking sheet.

Repeat breading

Repeat the breading process with the remaining pieces.

Preheat air fryer

Preheat an air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.

Spray cod

Coat the prepared cod with cooking spray.

Cook first batch

Place half of the cod pieces in the air fryer basket in an even layer, leaving space between the pieces. Cook for 9 minutes.

Flip and finish

Carefully flip and continue cooking until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Keep warm

Transfer to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.

Cook second batch

Place the remaining cod pieces in the basket and repeat the cooking process.

Garnish and serve

Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately with lemon wedges.