Keto Air Fryer Mahi Mahi ranks as one of my preferred fish to cook in an air fryer since it’s affordable & easily accessible. It comes out juicy, flaky on the inside, and crispy on the exterior. The advantage of air-frying Mahi Mahi is that you don’t need to use as much oil as you would if you were deep-frying or grilling, and it’s a versatile fish that you can marinate with your favorite seasoning. Mahi Mahi is a ray-finned white fish that lives on the surface and may be found in tropical, temperate, and subtropical waters offshore all over the world. It is also commonly referred to as dolphin and Dorado. This Keto Air Fryer Mahi Mahi only contains 0g of net carbs and 32g of proteins in the fish.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Servings: 4
- Prep time: One min
- Time for cooking: 8 minutes
- Total time: Nine mins
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Bowl (small)
- Paper towel
- Whisk
- Brush
- Tong
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 Mahi Mahi fillets 4-6 ounces each
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. smoked paprika
- 0.5 tbsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- Half tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
FILLETS OF MAHI MAHI:
- Select fillets that are the same thickness. You may use both fresh and frozen fillets.
OLIVE OIL:
- Use avocado oil, olive oil, or any other keto-friendly neutral-flavored oil.
SEASONING:
- I combined paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
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INSTRUCTION:
PREP:
- After using a paper towel to pat the fish dry; apply the olive oil on the fillets of the fish with the brush.
SEASON:
- In a dish, combine the spices like garlic powder, onion powder, salt, smoked paprika, and pepper powder.
- Apply them all over the fish fillets on both sides.
AIR FRY:
- Put the fillets of the fish in one layer in the basket of an air fryer after applying oil to the basket.
- Cook the mahi mahi in the airfryer for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating it halfway through.
TIPS:
- I suggest checking on the fish after every seven minutes since mahi mahi cooks rapidly.
- To avoid any parts of the fish clinging to the air fryer basket, always coat it with oil before cooking.
- Use other seasonings, such as Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, or even a chili spice blend.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
I usually serve air fryer mahi mahi with the traditional pairings like:
- Air fryer with roasted cauliflower is the best combination to serve in the summer.
- A fresh and delicious salad also goes great with the fish in the scorching summers.
- Mahi salmon & green beans from the air fryer go really well together.
- You can also have this mahi mahi fish with the roasted asparagus.
- These mahi mahi fish fillets also work well to make fish sandwiches.
- Mahi Mahi fish is also a great thing to prepare fish tacos because of its mild taste.
- Also works as an alternative to salmon in salmon bowls.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep remaining mahi mahi for up to five days in a locked vessel.
FREEZER:
- Place the mahi mahi fish fillets in a narrow vessel for up to six months when they have cooled down.
FAQs:
Will I cook frozen fillets of mahi mahi?
- It is possible to use frozen Mahi Mahi fillets for this dish; however, make sure to fully defrost them before adding the ingredients.
Can we store this cooked fish?
- Keep remaining mahi mahi for up to five days in an airtight container. Place the mahi mahi fish fillets in a narrow vessel for up to six months when they have cooled down.
Is this fish low in carbs?
- This fish contains 1g of carb, 1g of fiber, 0g of net carbs, and 32g of proteins per serving of the mahi mahi fish.
What we can serve with this mahi mahi fish?
- You can serve this mahi mahi fish with roasted cauliflower, air-fried green beans, sautéed asparagus, or salad. We can also have this fish for fish tacos, and fish sandwiches, as a substitute for salmon in salmon bowls.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving: 1 serving
Calories: 180 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 441 mg
Potassium: 732 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Vitamin A: 452 IU
Vitamin C: 0.03 mg
Calcium: 47mg
Iron: 2 mg