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Chorizo-crusted cod tray bake with air-fryer wedges and green goddess dressed salad

Mark MoriartyFrom the series · Cook Like A Chef
30 min totalServes 4Easy
Chorizo-crusted cod tray bake with air-fryer wedges and green goddess dressed saladChorizo-crusted cod tray bake with air-fryer wedges and green goddess dressed salad
Time30 min
Serves4
SkillEasy
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Method

1
Begin by preparing the cod. Lightly salt the cleaned fillet on both sides and place in the fridge for 1 hour. After an hour, remove the fish and pat dry. Cut into 8 x 100g portions.
2
To make the chorizo crust, peel and dice half the chorizo and cook in a non-stick pan with the olive oil until soft and broken down. Add the chorizo and oil to a bowl with the breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, parmesan and lemon zest. Season with salt.
3
To make the air fryer wedges, cut the potatoes into thick wedge shapes and place in a bowl. Add the all-purpose seasoning and coat the wedges evenly before adding the vegetable oil. Cook for 22 minutes at 200c in the air fryer, shaking every 5 minutes.
4
Preheat the oven to 180c. Place a sheet of baking parchment on a tray.
5
Dredge the cod portions through the flavoured breadcrumbs before placing on the tray, leaving space between each piece of cod. Cut the remaining chorizo into thick chunks and add to the tray along with any remaining breadcrumbs. Cook for 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the breadcrumbs have gone golden brown.
6
While the fish and wedges cook, assemble your salad. Mix the pesto, mayonnaise, crème fraiche and lemon juice and zest and lightly dress the salad leaves. Season with salt and black pepper before serving stacked on a large plate.
7
Remove fish from the oven, add the crispy wedges to the tray, and serve to share alongside the dressed salad.
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Recipe by Mark Moriarty · From the series Cook Like A Chef · Photography © Appetite Media
Published 13 July 2026 · Updated 15 July 2026

Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
939kcal
59gprotein
80gcarbs
43gfat

Approximate — calculated from the ingredient list using USDA food data. A guide, not a medical figure.

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