Easy Air Fryer Mahi Mahi (With Yogurt Sauce)

A tan and black swirled decorative round plate with a Mahi Mahi fillet covered in lightly browned bread crumb and spice mixture and topped with spicy yogurt sauce that was seasoned with black pepper. Next to the fish is a lemon wedge, a pile of multi-colored quinoa, and a side of sautéed asparagus.

5 from 34 votes

Easy Air Fryer Mahi Mahi (With Yogurt Sauce)

You will love this mouthwatering air fryer mahi mahi, perfectly crusted and served with a sweet and spicy yogurt dipping sauce. A quick and healthy dinner option that's sure to satisfy your cravings! Ready in just 12 minutes!

Prep Time2

Cook Time10

Total Time12

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Diet: Diabetic, Low Fat

Keyword: air fry mahi mahi, air fryer fish, air-fried mahi mahi, fried fish, fried mahi, healthy fish recipe, keto fish recipe, mahi mahi

Servings:

Calories: 300kcal

Author: Natalie Perry

Cost: 12

Equipment

Air Fryer
Air Fryer Basket if you have an air fryer function in your oven
Silicone Pastry Brush
Small bowl
Fish Turner
meat thermometer
Fillet Knife

Ingredients

2 wild-caught mahi fillets thawed, rinsed and pat-dried
½ teaspoon Garlic salt
½ teaspoon Lemon pepper
½ teaspoon Onion powder
½ teaspoon Paprika
2 tb panko bread crumbs
1 Tb Grass-fed Ghee or butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the sauce:

½ cup Greek yogurt
½ Tb maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Mix together panko bread crumbs and spices in a small bowl.
Brush the fish on both sides with ghee or butter coat with panko seasoning mixture and squeeze a lemon over each fillet. Gently rub the crumbs and spice mixture into the top of each fillet.
Lightly grease the air fryer basket with avocado oil or ghee. And place mahi in the basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes depending on thickness or until the fish flakes with a fork and is 137F. Test the thickest fish with a meat thermometer. If needed, cook for 2 more minutes and check again.
While the fish is cooking, mix together yogurt, maple, lemon juice, and cayenne in a small bowl.
Serve mahi mahi with a side of dipping sauce and your choice of vegetable or quinoa!

Notes

*Fish should be 145°F, but cooking to 137 prevents overcooking. As the fish is removed and plated, it will continue to cook for the remaining 8 degrees.

*You can remove the skin if you want with a fillet knife. If you keep the skin on, be sure to cook skin side down.

*For a low-carb crust, swap panko for almond flour.

*When choosing an air fryer, we recommend a non-toxic option that is stainless steel.

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