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Air Fryer Mahi Mahi with a bite on a fork served with green beans and a slice of lemon

Air Fryer Mahi Mahi (Fresh & Frozen)

Samantha Erb
This air fryer mahi mahi recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes! Flaky fish in a crispy panko breading makes this dish irresistible.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 3 to 4 servings
Calories 467 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds mahi mahi fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Optional

  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
  • Place the mahi mahi fillets on a large plate and drizzle or baste with olive oil.
  • In a shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Dip each mahi mahi fillet into the panko mixture then place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spritz with cooking oil.
  • Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the mahi mahi halfway through cooking.
  • Remove them from the air fryer, serve with lemon wedges, and enjoy!

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Notes

How to Reheat Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place the leftover mahi mahi in the air fryer and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until heated thoroughly.

How to Cook Frozen Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Place the fillets in a single layer and cook for 13 to 14 minutes until heated thoroughly. Flip the mahi mahi halfway through cooking. If the fish is breaded, spritz with oil once at the beginning and once halfway through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 48gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 853mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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