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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

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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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Resting Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 220kcal
Cost: 10$

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)

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

Instructions 

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

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 220kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 90mg (30%) | Sodium: 350mg (15%) | Potassium: 599mg (17%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 25mg (3%)