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!
If you love easy seafood recipes like pan seared shrimp and tuna pesto pasta then you are going to love this recipe!
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Why you will love this recipe:
- It's such an easy air fryer 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.
- You can use this delicious fish recipe for so many things including making Mahi Mahi tacos!
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Ingredients and substitutions:
You should be able to find all of these simple ingredients at any local grocery store. For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Fresh Mahi Mahi fillets - For this recipe you will use fresh fish fillets rather than frozen 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.
- Herbs and spices - The Mahi Mahi gets coated in a delicious herb coating that uses dried herbs that you are sure to have in your pantry including dried parsley, sea salt, ground black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
How to make (step-by-step):
Step one:
First, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and combine all the spices in a small bowl.
Step two:
Then coat both sides of the Mahi Mahi fillets with the oil.
Step three:
Now sprinkle both sides of the fish fillets with the seasoning mix until the fish is well coated.
Step four:
Transfer the Mahi Mahi fillets to your air fryer racks or air fryer basket and cook for 7-9 minutes. Before serving, 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.
- For best results don't overlap the fish when you cook it in the air fryer - you want to put the fish in a single layer.
- For this Mahi Mahi recipe in the air fryer you will want to preheat your air fryer.
- Let the fish rest for a couple minutes after cooking to allow it to tenderize even more. The is the best way to ensure the most juicy and flavourful mahi mahi.
How do you know when Mahi Mahi is cooked?
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.
Variations and add ins:
- Instead of avocado oil you can use olive oil.
- 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 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 a 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!
How to store:
Store any leftover Mahi Mahi fillets in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
How to reheat:
To reheat Mahi Mahi in the air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 400°F or 200°C and then cook the fish for for 2-4 minutes or until it is warmed through.
Frequently asked questions:
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.
Other recipes you will love:
- Blackened Mahi Mahi
- Air fryer salmon cakes with lemon dill aioli
- Frozen steak in the air fryer
- Air fryer frozen pizza
- Air fryer fish sticks
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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
- You can also use olive oil to make this fish.
- 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.
- Store any leftover cooked Mahi Mahi in the fridge in an airtight container for u pot 3 days.
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