Air Fryer Mahi Mahi (Fresh or Frozen)
Air fryer mahi mahi is one of the easiest and healthy ways to cook a delicious dinner. Top with a bright mango salsa and ready in less than 20 minutes!
Servings 2 servings
Calories 144kcal
Cost $8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz mahi mahi steaks (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of choice)
- ½ cup mango salsa
- 1 teaspoon oil (or air fryer safe spray) (optional)
Instructions
Air Fryer Fresh Mahi Mahi
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F
- Coat your mahi mahi steaks with oil and season both sides with seasonings of choice.
- Season your mahi mahi with desired seasonings. See notes for seasoning suggestions.
- Place fresh or frozen mahi mahi steaks in air fryer or Ninja foodi basket or on air fryer tray.
- Cook fresh mahi mahi on 400° for approximately 10 minutes depending on size and thickness of fish. Flipping halfway through cooking process is recommended but not required.
- Air fryer mahi mahi should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F as recommended by FDA.
- Top with mango salsa and enjoy!
Air Fryer Frozen Mahi Mahi
- For frozen mahi mahi, you can increase your cook time by about 3-5 minutes or until internal temperature of at least 145°F
Notes
Mahi Mahi Steaks (fresh or frozen): You can buy fresh or frozen mahi mahi in any supermarket or grocery store. Costco and Trader Joes are good options. You should also check out Wild Alaskan Company for the freshest fish delivered to your doorstep! They have an amazing wild white fish box that includes pacific halibut, pacific cod, pacific rockfish and wild Alaska pollock!
Note: FDA recommends cooking finfish to an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees. Times will depending on the size and thickness of your mahi mahi steaks. FDA recommends: "When a food thermometer is not available or appropriate, follow these tips to determine when seafood is done: Cook fish until it's opaque (milky white) and flakes with a fork."
Pre-Heating Air Fryer: I recommend pre-heating air fryer. However, if you choose not to pre-heat, add about 3-4 minutes to your cook time. Check to be sure your mahi mahi are fully cooked. Add additional cook time as needed.
How to Season Air Fryer Mahi Mahi:
- Mango salsa
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Blackened seasoning
- Steak seasoning
- Mesquite seasoning
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Garlic or onion powder
- Cayenne or crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked or sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp oregano
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F
- Place the leftover mahi mahi in the air fryer and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 4mg | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.1mg