You are going to love this air fryer Mahi Mahi recipe! The fish turns out flaky, tender and full of flavour and you'll love how quick and easy this recipe is to make. It takes less than 10 minutes to cook!
Air fryers are a healthy way to get food on the table fast, and if you love easy seafood recipes like pan seared shrimp and tuna pesto pasta then you are going to love the recipe I am sharing with you today!
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Why you will love this recipe:
- It's such an easy recipe! It's quick and easy to make and is ready in less than 10 minutes just like my easy air fryer scallops and simple air fryer shrimp.
- The flavour! This Mahi Mahi recipe is moist, tender and flaky, and has the most delicious herb coating.
- This healthy fish recipe is low calorie, low carb, low in sugar, keto, paleo, gluten free and dairy free. It's also made with no breading, no panko breadcrumbs, and no butter.
If you aren't sure which air fryer to buy I have a review on the best non-toxic air fryers and you can also learn about the health benefits of air fryers.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Fresh Mahi Mahi fillets - If you do have frozen Mahi Mahi let it thaw first before cooking it. I recommend using wild Mahi Mahi rather than farmed Mahi Mahi if possible. You also want to try and get fillets that are the same or very similar in size so that they cook at the same rate.
- Avocado oil - You can swap this for olive oil.
- Herbs and spices - dried parsley, sea salt, ground black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and used to make the seasoning mix for this mahi mahi recipe.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- Feel free to change up the herbs used in the spice rub for this fish if you prefer a different taste. If you want them to be spicier or more blackened in flavour add some chili powder, cayenne pepper or cumin. Other options include adding lemon pepper, or even taco seasoning.
- Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you are serving more people or want leftovers.
How to make air fryer mahi mahi:
Step 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and then coat both sides of the Mahi Mahi fillets with the oil.
Step 2
Combine all the spices in a small bowl and sprinkle both sides of the fish fillets with the seasoning mix until the fish is well coated.
Step 3
Transfer the Mahi Mahi fillets to your air fryer racks or air fryer basket and cook for 7-9 minutes. Let the cooked Mahi Mahi rest for a couple minutes, then enjoy!
Top Tips:
- If your fish fillets are damp, dry them with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture before coating them with the oil and spices.
- The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your Mahi Mahi fillets and the type of air fryer that you have.
- If you have a rack style air fryer you do not need to flip the fish when cooking it in the air fryer - if you have a basket style air fryer you will need to flip the fish half way through.
- Don't overlap the fish when you cook it in the air fryer - you want to put the fish in a single layer.
- Let the fish rest for a couple minutes after cooking to allow it to tenderize even more (just like you do with steak).
How to serve:
You can serve Mahi Mahi in many different ways including using it to make tacos, a fish sandwich, a Mahi Mahi burger or serving it with different side dishes such as diced and roasted potatoes, air fryer broccoli, French fries made in an air fryer, air fryer sweet potato fries, or kale apple salad.
If you use this air fried mahi mahi to make fish tacos I recommend topping it with spicy mango salsa to give it even more flavour!
Air fryer mahi mahi FAQs:
No, this Mahi Mahi is not battered or breaded so it is not crispy on the outside. It is soft, flaky and tender.
Yes it is. This fish recipe is low carb and keto friendly.
Mahi Mahi is fully cooked once the internal temperature reaches 137 degrees Fahrenheit using a meat thermometer. You will know it's cooked as it will no longer be clear inside and will be white in colour, and flake easily.
To reheat Mahi Mahi in the air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 400°F or 200°C and then cook the fish for 2-4 minutes or until it is warmed through.
Store any leftover cooked Mahi Mahi fillets in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Mahi Mahi
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Mahi Mahi fillets (~6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
Seasoning Mix
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
- Coat both sides of the Mahi Mahi fillets in the oil.
- Sprinkle both sides of the fish fillets with the seasoning mix.
- Transfer the Mahi Mahi to your air fryer and cook for 7-9 minutes.
- Let the cooked Mahi Mahi rest for a couple minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Depending on the air fryer that you have you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Don't crowd the fish in the air fryer or the fillets won't cook properly.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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