This Air Fryer Mahi Mahi recipe is the perfect healthy dinner that's ready with just 3 ingredients in just 10 minutes. The fish comes out tender, flaky, and buttery every time! This foolproof fish dinner is one you'll make again and again.
Love air fryer fish recipes? Also, try my Air Fryer Tilapia, Air Fryer Steelhead Trout, and Air Fryer Salmon.
Air Fryer Mahi Mahi recipe
This Air Fryer Mahi Mahi recipe comes out perfect every time. If you are looking for a fast, simple fish recipe that you can make again and again for family dinners, this is it. The Mahi Mahi cooks quickly and comes out tender and flaky every time, thanks to the air fryer.
This recipe requires only a few minutes of prep work, less than 10 minutes to cook, AND just 3 ingredients. Serve with a green vegetable like Roasted Green Beans, Lemon Parmesan Broccoli, and a starch like Herb and Garlic Baby Roasted Potatoes, and you can have a dinner you can serve again and again.
Mahi Mahi has become more widely available in recent years, including even at stores like Sam's Club and Costco carrying the filets, making this dish a fabulous addition to your dinner rotation. It's low-calorie, high-protein, and so tasty. It's also called dolphinfish and found in warm, tropical waters. The fish has a mild flavor and slightly sweet flavor that can be seasoned in many ways.
You can cook it in the oven with my Oven Baked Blackened Mahi Mahi, or give this air fryer recipe a try. Either way, this is a fish you'll find your family asking for. This is the ultimate fuss-free dinner and the perfect way to add more fish to your diet.
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Why You'll Love this Air Fryer Mahi Mahi recipe...
- This Air Fryer Mahi Mahi is quick, easy, and foolproof.
- Fish is the ultimate easy, healthy meal! Cooking it in an air fryer gives you great results every time.
- Mahi Mahi is widely available in stores now.
- This is a great way to get more fish, a lean protein, in your diet.
- Did I mention it tastes SO good??
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Air Fryer Mahi Mahi recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Mahi Mahi: For this recipe, you want fish fillets that are 4-6 ounces each and about ½ inch thick. The fish should not have a stinky or fishy aroma. You can buy Mahi-Mahi fresh or frozen; it just needs to be thawed before cooking. The best way to thaw out your fish is to leave it in the fridge overnight. To thaw it out more quickly, put it in a plastic bag (if it's frozen, it will usually come in one) and submerge it in room-temperature water. To prepare your fish, make sure it is thawed out and pat it dry with paper towels to help with any excess moisture.
- Seafood Seasoning: I like to use this Everglades Fish & Chicken Seafood Seasoning or Seafood Magic, but you can also use Old Bay or your favorite type. You can also use Blackening Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning. You can also mix together in a small bowl your own with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika or chili powder.
- Butter or Oil: You can use either melted butter or olive oil, depending on your preference. You can also use a spray of olive oil if you are watching calories.
- Sea Salt & Pepper: Often, seafood seasoning has salt and pepper in it, so you will want to add this carefully if it does.
- Garnish: Lemon Wedges & Parsley
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Baked Blackened Mahi Mahi recipe, but the full, detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry and season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
- Put the mahi mahi fillets in the basket. Brush the butter or olive oil. Generously season with the seafood seasoning.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until the fish is white and flaky. Do not overcook it, or it will become tough and chewy. If you aren't too familiar with cooking fish, you can use an instant-read meat thermometer, and it will be done at 137 degrees.
- Serve hot with a fresh lemon wedge, lemon juice, and parsley.
Air Fryer Cooking Tips:
- Don't Flip It: Some air fryer mahi mahi recipes have you flip the fish, but I don't think that is necessary, and you risk breaking the fish by doing that.
- Don't crowd the fish: Make sure the fish is spaced out in the air fryer in a single layer and is not overlapping. If you make more than a few servings of it, you might need to work in batches.
- How is it done? The fish is done when it turns white and easily flakes with a fork. Cooking time can vary due to different air fryers and the thickness of the fish. The FDA recommends cooking fish until the internal temperature is 145 degrees Fahrenheit using a meat thermometer. I pull mine out a bit before then, closer to 137 degrees, so it doesn't get tough, but do that with caution if you have health issues.
Variations
I love this Air Fryer Mahi Mahi recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Make it in the Oven: If you don't have an air fryer, you can make this recipe for Oven Baked Blackened Mahi Mahi.
- Make it Crusty: To give it a crust, pat the piece of fish with Parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs.
- Make it Dairy Free: To make this dairy-free, use olive oil or dairy-free butter instead of butter.
- Make it Spicy: Add an extra sprinkle of cayenne pepper to bring up the heat.
- Mix up the Seasoning: You can easily change the seasoning mix or spices to give the fish a different flavor, depending on the meal you are trying to make. Here are some ideas from my collection of homemade spice blends.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Fish is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftover mahi mahi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheating in the air fryer is recommended for best results.
Freezing
I don't recommend refreezing the fish after cooking it. It will thaw out soggy if you put it in the freezer.
What temperature do I air fry mahi mahi?
Mahi Mahi cooks perfectly in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. For a tender, flaky fish, cook it to an internal temperature of 137 degrees. The FDA recommends 145 for food safety, but I find that dries out the fish, so it is at your risk.
Air Fryer Mahi Mahi recipe
This Air Fryer Mahi Mahi is such a tasty recipe that is so versatile and delicious. You'll find yourself making it again and again! I just love a good fuss-free fish recipe, and this is it.
I know you will love it as much as I do. You can easily turn this into a fresh salad, pasta dish, fish bowl, mahi mahi fish tacos, or wrap, or serve it with a few sides on a traditional dinner plate. My favorite ways to eat it is roasted broccoli and roasted potatoes. Here are a few other ideas to round out your meal.
Serving Suggestions:
- Oven Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus
- Roasted Garlic Green Beans
- Healthy Broccoli Slaw
- Cheesy Grilled Potatoes in Foil
- Cottage Cheese Alfredo
- Oven Roasted Mushrooms and Broccoli
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Parmesan Ranch Cauliflower
- Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
- Kale Caesar Salad
- Healthy Cole Slaw
- Lemon Garlic Kale
More Healthy Fish Recipes:
- Baked Blackened Cod
- Blackened Swordfish
- Blackened Mahi Mahi
- Blackened Salmon
- Lemon Pepper Tilapia
- Panko Parmesan Crusted Halibut
- Tilapia Veracruz
- Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos
- Healthy Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
- Teriyaki Salmon Bowls
- Pesto Salmon
- Foil Packet Fish
- Salmon with Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce
- Everything But the Bagel Salmon
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Air Fryer Mahi Mahi
Ingredients
- 2 mahi mahi fillets, aout 6 ounces each
- 2 teaspoons melted butter or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
- salt & black pepper
- garnish: lemon wedges & parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry and season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
- Put the mahi mahi fillets in the basket. Brush the butter or olive oil. Generously season with the seafood seasoning.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until the fish is white and flaky.
- Serve hot with fresh lemon and parsley.
Notes
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