Air Fryer Mahi Mahi
Air Fryer Mahi Mahi is made with 4 mahi mahi fillets, olive oil, cumin, chili powder; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 200 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Pat mahi mahi dry. Brush with olive oil and season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily and is opaque throughout.
- 3
While fish cooks, mix mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt for the salsa.
- 4
Top each fillet with mango salsa.
- 5
Serve with rice and grilled vegetables.
Tip: Mahi mahi is a firm, meaty fish that holds up beautifully in the air fryer without falling apart. Don't flip it — cook it on one side for the best texture. The mango salsa should be made fresh; let it sit 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~15 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌊Gentle, even heat cooks fish through without drying it out — no flipping required.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Mahi Mahi at 400°F for 10 minutes. Mahi mahi is a firm, meaty fish that holds up beautifully in the air fryer without falling apart. Don't flip it — cook it on one side for the best texture. The mango salsa should be made fresh; let it sit 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
You need: 4 mahi mahi fillets (6 oz each), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, Salt and pepper, 1 mango, diced, 1/4 red onion, diced, 1 jalapeño, minced, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, Juice of 1 lime, Pinch of salt. This recipe serves 4 with 200 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Mahi Mahi takes 10 minutes total at 400°F. Serve with rice and grilled vegetables.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 10 minutes at 400°F.
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