Air Fryer Mahi Mahi (10 Minutes)
Tender and flaky air fryer mahi mahi is a fast and tasty recipe that cooks in only 10 minutes! Enjoy this delicious fish recipe with your favorite side dishes for a fast weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 16 oz mahi mahi {cut into 4, 4 oz filets}
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil {+more for the basket}
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Pat dry and allow the fish to sit at room temperature for 10- 20 minutes.16 oz mahi mahi
- Mix together the seasoning and sprinkle evenly on all sides of the fish.1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp oregano
- Preheat the air fryer to 400˚F for 3 minutes.
- Mix olive oil and lime juice in a small bowl.1.5 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lime juice
- Brush both sides of the fish with olive oil/lime mixture.
- Brush olive oil on the preheated air fryer basket and gently place the fish in the basket without filets touching.
- Bake at 400˚F for 9-11 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Internal temp of the fish should be 137˚F, and it should be white and flaky.
Notes
- The fish will cook more evenly if you allow it to sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes before cooking.
- The cooking time may increase if the filets you use are thicker than 1-inch.
- You can put the filets in while still frozen. Cook at 400˚F for 3-5 minutes and THEN season. Continue cooking until the fish is fully cooked.
Place fish in a baking dish and cook at 400˚F for 13-15 minutes or until fish is fork-tender and 137˚F.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg