Name: Air Fryer Mahi Mahi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 6 ounces Mahi Mahi fillets (- skinless, or skin removed); 1 tablespoon avocado oil; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; Lemon wedges (- optional for serving)

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This air fryer mahi mahi recipe makes a quick, easy and healthy main dish that is so delicious and simple to make.

closeup air fryer mahi mahi on a plate with lemon wedge, rice and green beans

This delicious air fryer mahi mahi recipe is a keeper! Simple ingredients, easy air fryer recipe, and perfect for a busy weeknight. I don’t know of too many other main dishes that are ready in about 10 minutes.

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If you are not familiar with mahi mahi, it is a mild fish. I chose it for its mild flavor, as well as its general availability.

Side note: If this recipe looks good to you, you may want to check out more of my healthy recipes: air fryer recipes, seafood recipes and main dishes.

How to make air fryer mahi mahi

First gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

For tastiest results, always use the best quality ingredients you have access to.

To make this air fryer mahi mahi recipe, you will need only a handful of ingredients:

Mahi Mahi uncooked fish fillets – skinless, or skin removed
avocado oil (or spray oil, such as olive oil spray or oil of choice)
garlic powder
onion powder
paprika
salt and ground black pepper
Lemon wedges – optional for serving

Prep and season the fish

First, pat the Mahi Mahi fillets dry using a clean paper towel. Then brush each fillet with the oil.

uncooked mahi mahi filets brushed with oil

Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl then rub it all over the fish.

uncooked seasoned fish filets on a plate

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F and spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Place the Mahi Mahi into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.

uncooked seasoned mahi mahi in air fryer basket

Air fryer mahi mahi cooking time

Cook for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees F, until the fish, reaches an internal temperature of 137 degrees F.

close up of air fryer mahi mahi in air fryer basket

Note: the thicker the fillets are the more time they will need to cook.

Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon and your favorite sides.

fork cutting out a bite of Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

For best results, eat this recipe fresh.

How long is cooked mahi mahi good in the fridge? If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days.

This is truly such a quick and easy recipe! I hope y’all enjoy it, and be sure and let me know if you try it.

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Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

Air fryer mahi mahi is a quick, easy and healthy main dish that is so delicious and simple to make.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer mahi mahi, air fryer mahi mahi recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 213 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy