Amazing Air Fryer Mahi Mahi: Quick, Easy, 2 Ingredients

Name: Amazing Air Fryer Mahi Mahi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 6 ounce Mahi Mahi fillets (thawed); 2 Teaspoons of your favorite seasoning blend

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This air fryer mahi mahi recipe is amazing! It's easy, tasty, and it cooks in just 10 minutes. You only need 2 simple ingredients, mahi mahi fillets and your favorite seasoning blend to make cooking a healthy dinner a breeze.

AIR FRYER MAHI MAHI

If I could only eat one type of protein, I would pick fish. I. Love. Fish. I especially love mahi mahi, it's not a super fishy tasting fish, but it has a sweet, mild flavor that I just find so yummy. I got it out to eat one time, and they served it grilled with a side of fresh mango salsa, and I KNEW I had to recreate it at home. Which is why I'm so happy to share my air fryer version with you! It's super easy, takes only 10 minutes to cook, and only needs 2 ingredients. This is a great weeknight dinner option, or you can jazz it up with a mango salsa (like my restaurant meal!) and have an easy date night dinner!

Air frying is such a great way to cook. It's easy, beginner friendly, cooks food quickly, and is also a very healthy since it uses hot air and not much oil. Since it is so easy, I like to test various things out, and I was STOKED to find out that you can cook outstanding mahi mahi in just 10 minutes. This easy air fryer recipe is so tasty, flavorful, you get delicious flakey fish in no time, plus, it's so healthy! This is a one of a kind recipe that I really truly love, will be making on repeat, and hope you love it as much as I do.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

High protein, low carb
You get flaky, delicious fish every time
10 minute cook time
Only 2 ingredients are needed
Super easy recipe for beginners

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR AIR FRYER MAHI MAHI

air fryer mahi mahi ingredients labeled with black text on a white backdrop.

Mahi mahi fillets: I buy frozen and let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight
Your favorite seasoning blend: I used Trader Joe's Everything But the Elote seasoning in this recipe!

HOW TO COOK MAHI MAHI IN THE AIR FRYER

ingredients for air fryer mahi mahi on a white backdrop. — **Prepare your ingredients**

seasoned fish fillet on a white plate. — **Season each fillet**

mahi mahi fillets in air fryer basket. — **Place into greased air fryer basket.**

Mahi mahi cooked in the air fryer. — **Cook at 400 f for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through**

Place thawed mahi mahi fillets on a plate and pat dry with a paper towel
Lightly spray the top of the with with olive oil spray (so the seasoning will stick) and seasoning each fillet with 1 teaspoon of your seasoning
Use the same olive oil spray to lightly grease the bottom of your air fryer basket and place the seasoned fish in it
Cook at 400 degrees f for 5 minutes, use tongs to flip the fish, and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the mahi reaches an internal temperature of 137 degrees f and the fish flakes easily

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HOW TO SERVE MAHI MAHI

Mahi Mahi is so so versatile! It's a pretty mild white fish with a sweet flavor, that can be used in a variety of dishes and makes a great high protein, low carb easy dinner option! Here's some ideas

Serve with a side of vegetables like air fryer broccoli, green beans, or brussels sprouts
Lay over a bed of creamy pasta
Turn into air fryer fish tacos!
Make a south west inspired burrito bowl and use it as your protein
Try a mahi mahi sandwich
Spoon over peach mango salsa

DIFFERENT WAYS TO SEASON

If you're not sure what to season with, try one of these ideas!

Mix together 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. (Season according to directions)
Lemon pepper blend
Chili lime seasoning
Old Bay- a classic
Taco seasoning
Ranch seasoning
Cajun seasoning
Be creative and make up your own spice rub! Check out this article for ideas

two mahi mahi fillets on white plates topped with mango salsa.

EXPERT TIPS

Pat the fish dry, and then spray with olive oil spray so the seasoning will stick
If air frying more than 2 pieces of mahi mahi, make sure they're laid in a single layer in the basket. Don't overlap them!
A squeeze of lemon or lime juice will go a long way to brighten up the flavor of this mild fish
Cook the mahi to an internal temperature of 137 degrees f, use a meat thermometer for best results
Check the thickness of the fillet, thin ones will probably be cooked after 6-7 minutes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you put frozen fish in the air fryer?

Yes, you can! I haven't tested it, so I can't be 100% sure on the cooking time, but try cooking it for 7 minutes a side at 400 f and then check the temperature.

What are good side dishes for mahi mahi?

Whenever I eat fish, I like to keep the sides not super heavy. You could serve roasted carrots, cucumber salad, pasta salad, a garden salad, sweet potato fries- these are all great side options!

Can you overcook it?

Yes, it's very possible to over cook mahi mahi.

How do I store leftovers?

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

What's the best way to reheat cooked fish?

The best way is to wrap it in aluminum foil and heat it low and slow in the oven. I'm talking like 275 degrees f for 15-20 minutes, that way you reduce the risk of really overcooking it.

mahi mahi on a white plate with a gold fork holding a piece of fish.

Did you make this easy air fryer mahi mahi for dinner tonight? If you did, I would greatly appreciate you leaving a comment and star rating down below. In addition, you can also follow me on Instagram @coleinthekitchen and tag me if you make this or any other of my simple, healthy recipes.