Easy Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

Name: Easy Air Fryer Mahi Mahi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 mahi mahi fillets; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Optional lemon wedges for serving

This air fryer mahi mahi is a light and flaky meal that cooks in just ten minutes.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 16, 2026

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Prep

5 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

Mahi mahi is a favorite in my kitchen because it cooks so fast and stays nice and moist. When you cook it in the air fryer, you get a beautiful golden exterior without having to stand over a hot stove.

I love serving this on busy weeknights when I want something healthy but flavorful. If you want a little extra color on the fish, try patting the fillets very dry with a paper towel before you add the oil and seasoning.

Ingredients

2 mahi mahi fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional lemon wedges for serving

6Instructions

1
Pat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp up well.
2
In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3
Rub the olive oil all over the fish fillets, then sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over both sides.
4
Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
5
Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 to 10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6
Remove carefully and serve with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.

Tips

Serve this fish alongside steamed asparagus or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and reheat them gently in the air fryer.

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