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Golden-brown air fryer mahi mahi fillets resting on a plate with a lemon wedge and a pat of melted butter.

Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

4 from 1 vote
Crispy, flaky, and packed with flavor, this air fryer mahi mahi is a foolproof way to cook fish in under 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Mahi mahi fillets Fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Or avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika Sweet or smoked
  • ½ teaspoon Dried herbs Thyme oregano, or Italian blend
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Freshly grated
  • 2 Lemon wedges For serving
  • 1 tablespoon Butter (optional) For finishing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs Parsley cilantro, or dill for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer Basket or oven-style
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer Ensures perfect doneness
  • 1 Silicone-tipped tongs For easy flipping
  • 1 Oil Sprayer Light, even coating
  • 1 Paper towels For drying fillets
  • 1 Small bowl For seasoning mix

Method
 

  1. Pat mahi mahi fillets dry, then brush with oil.
  2. Coat fillets with salt, pepper, and spices.
  3. Heat air fryer to 380°F and lightly spray basket.
  4. Air fry for 4 minutes, flip, then cook 3-4 more minutes.
  5. Ensure internal temp reaches 137°F.
  6. Let fish rest 2 minutes, then garnish and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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