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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Keto Appetizer Recipes » Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers

    Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers

    by Frank Campanella 2 Comments

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    These Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers are keto friendly crispy fish sticks with a pork rind breading that will blow your mind.

    This recipe will have you double dipping these Keto panko style breaded fish sticks in my amazing Spicy Remoulade Dipping Sauce

    As an east coast dweller I’m a lover of all things from the ocean.

    Wether it’s low carb crab cakes or keto shrimp cocktail seafood has always been my protein of choice.

    Crispy Mahi Tenders

    Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers Recipe

    Most of the time when you think of fried fish it’s a bland white fish like cod, haddock or flounder.

    Even cheaper varieties like Swai or tilapia are often fried up to disguise the poor quality. Instead I love using Mahi Mahi and fish that have a bit firmer texture.

    Other fish I recommend for this recipe would be grouper, halibut or even ahi tuna which can be fried to medium rare for a beautiful presentation.

    Mahi was what looked best at the market so I am using this fish in the recipe today. It’s the perfect texture as it is firm yet slightly flaky but won’t fall apart.

    I prefer my Mahi Mahi Fingers cut down into about 2 oz strips so they cook quickly and evenly.

    Crispy Mahi Tenders

    Ingredient List for Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers

    • Mahi Mahi Filets
    • Pork King Good Breadcrumbs
    • Almond Flour
    • Heavy Cream
    • Hot Sauce
    • Dak’s Cajun Voodoo Seasoning
    • Real Salt

    For exact amounts see printable recipe card below

    Cooking Instructions

    1. Slice the Mahi filets into 2 oz strips. Combine heavy cream, hot sauce and seasoning then marinate the Mahi in the mixture for one hour.
    2. Heat bacon grease or oil up to 350 degrees F 
    3. Combine pork king good breadcrumbs and almond flour.
    4. Dredge the Mahi in the breading mixture so it’s fully coated then carefully lay the fish in the oil away from your body. Cook for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.
    5. Remove Mahi from oil and allow to cool on a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt and Cajun voodoo. Serve with Remoulade dipping sauce.
    Mahi Mahi Fingers fried in oil

    Dredging the Mahi Mahi Fingers

    For the dredging procedure I like to marinate the Mahi in a combination of heavy cream and hot sauce.

    You can add any other seasonings you like to the marinade but that’s the base I start with.

    For this recipe I added a combination of DAKS CAJUN VOODOO and REDMOND’S REAL SALT. Marinate the Mahi for at least an hour.

    If you’re in a rush, give it at least 15 minutes when possible.

    After your Mahi is marinated it’s time to mix up you’re breading. I like a bit thicker coating on my fish so I use a combination of almond flour and Pork King Good Bread crumbs.

    I have a recipe for Boneless wings and I used coconut flour. That creates a lighter coating, still tasty but for this recipe I prefer the almond flour.

    Crispy Mahi Tenders

    Everything is better with Bacon! Especially Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers

    Now as far as cooking goes your best results will come from frying. I use a shallow pot and fill with about 3-4 inches of Bacon Up Bacon grease.

    It’s my favorite thing to fry just about anything in. When frying anything you always want to make sure your oil is up to temperature.

    I use an infrared thermometer to make sure the oil is hot.

    Crispy Mahi Tenders

    Frying Tips for Mahi Mahi Fingers

    When placing the fish in the oil make sure to never drop the fish towards you.

    Always lay away so any splash is directed away. Another helpful kitchen gadget I recommend is a splatter guard.

    All that grease bubbling away can make quite a mess on the stove top. Cook the fish for about 4-6 minutes until golden brown.

    You can either cut a tender in half or use a probe thermometer to make sure the fish is cooked.

    If you don’t want to go through the hassle of deep frying you can always bake them in the oven or use an air fryer.

    Bake or air fry at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until golden. They won’t be as crispy as the deep fried method but still quite good.

    Mahi Mahi Fingers dipped in remoulade

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    Mahi Mahi Fingers dipped in remoulade

    Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers

    These Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers are keto friendly crispy fish sticks with a pork rind breading that will blow your mind.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: aioli, Crispy Fish Sticks, Mahi, Remoulade
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 249kcal
    Author: Culinary Lion

    Equipment

    • Inferred Thermometer
    • Instant Read Thermometer

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb Mahi
    • 1 cup Pork King Good Breadcrumbs
    • ½ cup Almond Flour
    • ⅓ cup Heavy Cream
    • 2 tbsp Hot Sauce
    • 1 tbsp Dak's Cajun Voodoo Seasoning
    • 1 tsp Real Salt

    Instructions

    • Slice the Mahi filets into 2 oz strips. Combine heavy cream, hot sauce and seasoning then marinate the Mahi in the mixture for one hour.


    • Heat bacon grease or oil up to 350 degrees F
    • Combine pork king good breadcrumbs and almond flour.


    • Dredge the Mahi in the breading mixture so it’s fully coated then carefully lay the fish in the oil away from your body. Cook for 4-6 minutes until golden brown.




    • Remove Mahi from oil and allow to cool on a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt and Cajun voodoo. Serve with Remoulade dipping sauce.

    Notes

    Recipe does not include bacon grease oil frying oil, Estimate about 1 tbsp of bacon grease or oil per portion if fried. Disregard if using air fryer method.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1335IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2.2mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Fried Mahi Mahi Fingers
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 249 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 15g23%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 110mg37%
    Sodium 862mg37%
    Potassium 535mg15%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 25g50%
    Vitamin A 1335IU27%
    Vitamin C 4.9mg6%
    Calcium 63mg6%
    Iron 2.2mg12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. David Chesworth

      June 14, 2019 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! This is so helpful!

      Reply
      • Culinarylion

        June 14, 2019 at 4:33 pm

        Glad i could be of service, its a tasty recipe for sure

        Reply

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