Air Fryer Mahi Mahi with Lime Butter
This bright, buttery & healthy Air Fryer Mahi Mahi with Lime Butter is the perfect summer dinner! Mouth wateringly rich and zesty!
LIME. BUTTER.
This might just change the game for all things summer and yummy because it’s SO EASY and so good–especially on top of this ultra-simple mahi mahi,
And you already know it’s good on top of grilled grouper since that’s already a recipe around these parts 
It’s bright and zesty and fresh but also rich and buttery at the same time?
Seriously, your taste buds aren’t even gonna know what hit ’em.
Why you will LOVE This Recipe
Summertime is the PERFECT time to break out that air fryer so that you don’t have to heat up your oven! And what better light and fresh protein to cook up than some delicious seafood?! We’ve made crispy air fried fish which is PERFECTLY crispy and today, we’re going to go ahead and try out a mahi mahi recipe air fryer. This fish is SO flavorful, light and summery while also having that flaky, buttery richness we all love in a fish recipe. It’s super easy to throw together and only requires a handful of ingredients to make, so it’s a perfect weeknight meal!
Is Mahi Mahi Healthy?
Absolutely! Mahi mahi is a fabulous source of lean protein and rich in niacin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium. It also provides essential omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health.
FAQs & Tips
Store the fish in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and keep in the fridge where it will keep for 2-3 days. A tip: If you want to prolong its shelf life, wrap it in a damp cloth before the foil or plastic. You can also store the fish in the freezer for up to 6 months by wrapping it in foil or plastic and then inside an airtight container.
This mahi mahi recipe needs to be cooked to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, then covered to let it rest. When resting, the fish’s internal temperature should reach 145 degrees, making it safe and ready to enjoy!
Mahi mahi is a mild fish with a touch of sweetness, making it perfect for picky eaters or those who don’t typically avoid fishy foods.
Feel free to switch it up with oven-baked mahi mahi with macadamia crust if you don’t have an air fryer.
The exact recipe is unknown; what we DO know is that it contains celery salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, bay leaves, mustard, allspice, cloves, cardamom, and ginger. We also know it’s gluten-free, which adds to its popularity among delicate eaters.
I recommend using fresh mahi mahi for this recipe. However, if you want to use frozen fish, you can as long as you thaw it first. This will allow you to be able to rub it in oil and spices thoroughly before cooking it.
Serving Suggestions
Now that you’ve cooked up some hot and delicious mahi in air fryer, it’s time to add some side dishes to make it a meal! Some cilantro lime cauliflower rice would compliment the fish really well. Add a fresh corn feta salad to finish off the plate and you have the PERFECT summer meal to serve to your crew!
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Ingredients
- 1 Lb Mahi mahi fillets (about 4 fillets)
- 1/2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 3/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt
For the lime butter
- 2 Tbsp Butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 tsp Lime zest, packed
- 1/2 tsp Fresh lime juice + additional for garnish
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rub the fish with the oil and then season with the Old Bay seasoning and some salt.
- Place into the mesh basket of an air fryer and cook at 400 degrees for a 7-9. minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish. The internal temperature should be about 140 degrees. Remove from airfryer, cover and let rest 10 minutes to finish cooking (fish should be 145 degrees before eating, and cooking it like this prevents it from getting dry.)
- While the fish sits, mix the butter with the lime zest and a pinch of salt. Stir in the lime juice.
- Serve the fish with lime butter and optional extra squeeze of lime juice.
- DEVOUR
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