Air Fryer Blackened Mahi Mahi
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
For the Seasoning Mix
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt or adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or adjust to taste
For the Fish
- 24 ounces mahi mahi filets approximately 6 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
To Make the Blackened Seasoning
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the seasoning mix. Set aside.1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
To Prepare the Fish
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Use paper towels to pat the fish filets dry, then rub them with olive oil.24 ounces mahi mahi filets, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sprinkle all sides of the filets with the blackened seasoning, and place the fish into the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave some space around each piece of fish.
- Cook for 10-13 minutes, flipping halfway through. The fish is finished when it flakes easily with a fork or reaches 145°F on an instant read thermometer.
- Serve warm! Scroll up and see the post for tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and storage information.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 6 ounces of fish (about 1 filet). Actual calories will vary.
- Blackened seasoning usually contains chili powder. We've omitted chili powder and added garlic powder. Feel free to add chili powder for extra flavor and smokiness.
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Blackened Mahi Mahi
Serving Size
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
216
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
124
mg
41
%
Sodium
442
mg
19
%
Potassium
748
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
623
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
