Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Instructions

1. Pat the Mahi Mahi dry using a clean paper towel.

2. Brush each fillet with the oil. Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl then rub it all over the fillets.

3. 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, ensuring they do not overlap. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the fish, reaches an internal temperature of 137 degrees F. Note: the thicker the filets are the more time they will need to cook.
4. Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon and your favorite sides.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 124mg41%

Sodium 442mg19%

Potassium 736mg21%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 0.4g2%

Sugar 0.1g0%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 554IU11%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 30mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.