Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

This Mahi Mahi recipe takes fish from frozen to seasoned and cooked in just minutes. With a tender, flaky texture and so much flavor, you’ll love this Air Fryer Mahi Mahi.

Mahi Mahi in Air Fryer

Mahi mahi is a delicious white fish that cooks up perfectly in the air fryer. You can even cook the fillets directly from frozen! No need to to thaw out. And that’s super convenient for the at-home cook. Keep a pack of frozen mahi mahi in the freezer and pull out however many fillets you need to cook at that time.

This recipe calls for basic seasonings, but you can add whichever herbs and spices you like on fish. Try dried thyme, parsley, onion powder, and paprika. Or cook the fish with simple salt and pepper and then top with sliced fruits or veggies. So many possibilities! You can really adapt this recipe to your family’s preferences.

Love cooking fish in the air fryer? It’s so easy! Check out these other recipes: Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer, Air Fryer Whole Fish Recipe, or Frozen Tilapia.

How To Make Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

Prep air fryer basket with nonstick spray or brush with oil to avoid having the fish stick to it. Lay 3-4 mahi mahi fillets in basket.

Set to cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, it’s time to season the fish. Sprinkle on salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then flip the fish over and season the other side.

Finish cooking, then use a spatula to move fish from the air fryer basket to a serving plate.

Cooking Tips

• You can use this recipe for fresh or frozen mahi mahi. If fish is thawed, reduce cooking time by 5 minutes.
• If using frozen fish, wait to season until halfway through cooking time, otherwise seasoning will not stick to fish
• Cooking time depends on thickness of fish. 15 minutes is a good estimate, but if the fish is still not cooked, add another few minutes in the air fryer

What To Serve With Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

A flavorful side would taste amazing with this fish dish. Try Carrot Apple Slaw With Radishes, Parmesan Pea Salad With Cherry Tomatoes, or Pomegranate Sweet Potato Feta Salad for healthy, delicious options.

Or whip up an easy topping for the fish. We love Greek Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipe, Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Sauce, and this Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe.

How To Cook Frozen Mahi Mahi

It’s so easy to cook mahi mahi from frozen. You’ll love the convenience of this cooking hack! Just remove the fish from the packaging and add 5 minutes of additional cooking time. Be sure to wait to add the seasonings until the fish has thawed out a bit.

How Long To Cook Frozen Mahi Mahi in Air Fryer?

You can cook mahi mahi straight from frozen in the air fryer. Just 15 minutes, adding more time if the fish fillets are particularly thick. Check for doneness after the original cooking time and add a few more minutes if necessary.

More Air Fryer Main Dishes

• Frozen Gorton’s Beer Battered Fish

• Air Fryer Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Drumsticks
• Frozen Popcorn Chicken
• Steak Bites in the Air Fryer

See Also:

• Chicken Tortilla Soup In The Instant Pot
• Zucchini Bread In Air Fryer
• Frozen Zoodles In Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Tilapia