Easy Air Fryer Mahi Mahi
My air fryer mahi mahi recipe uses panko breading to create a super crispy coating. It creates a flaky fish that's flavorful and crispy!
Equipment
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 the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the fillets on a large plate and drizzle or baste them with olive oil.
- In a shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each mahi mahi piece into the panko mixture, then place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spritz each generously with cooking oil.
- Cook them for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove them from the air fryer, serve with lemon wedges, and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Pat the mahi mahi dry with a paper towel if necessary before adding oil and breading.
- Use similar-sized fillets for even cooking. I usually cut any larger pieces so they all finish at the same time.
- Coat the fish in oil right before adding the breadcrumbs so they stick.
- Spray the tops of the fillets with a little extra oil before air frying. It helps the panko brown nicely.
- Flip them halfway through cooking to get both sides crisp.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket so each piece cooks evenly.
- To cook frozen mahi mahi, cook them in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F for 13 to 14 minutes, spraying them with oil before and during cooking, and flipping them halfway through cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about a day.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 4 minutes.
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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