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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Easy Keto Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites

    Easy Keto Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites

    by Frank Campanella 2 Comments

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    These Keto Friendly Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites are one of my go-to recipes when I'm looking for a quick healthy low-carb meal. This was one of my restaurant's most popular appetizers because it checked all the boxes. Light, Flavor packed, and overall healthy

    air fryer maki maki bites keto recipe with bang bang dipping sauce sugar free

    Why This Recipe Needs to be on your List

    Mahi Mahi is a mild fish that has a more firm texture than white fish like flounder or cod making it perfect for dipping without falling apart. I know Salmon gets all the love but don't sleep on Mahi.

    You can season them in many different ways and create different flavor combinations so you don't get bored with the same recipe.

    Table of Contents

    • Why This Recipe Needs to be on your List
    • Ingredient List
    • Cooking Instructions
    • Sugar-Free Bang Bang Dipping Sauce
    • Tips for Making Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites
    • More Keto Friendly Appetizers You Will Love
    keto air fryer mahi mahi bites

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer or Oven

    Ingredient List

    • 16 oz Mahi Mahi Skin Removed, Boneless
    • 1 tbsp Dan-O's Seasoning or any All Purpose Seasoning Blend
    • ¼ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
    • ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil

    Cooking Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
    • Cube Mahi Mahi into 1-inch bite-size pieces then toss with avocado oil followed by the rest of your seasoning.
    • Air Fry the Mah Mahi for 7 minutes then flip each bite and cook for another 8 minutes until fully cooked.
    • while mahi mahi is cooking prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together all ingredients.
    keto air fryer mahi mahi bites

    Sugar-Free Bang Bang Dipping Sauce

    I have made thousands of gallons of bang bang sauce over my career in the restaurant business. It has always been a favorite of the customers because of its creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors. I recently tried the Sugar-Free Sweet Thai Chili Sauce from G. Hughes and immediately knew I had to make a keto version of bang bang sauce.

    • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
    • 2 tbsp G. Hughes Sugar Free Thai Chili Wing Sauce
    • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
    • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Gluten Free
    • 2 tsp Lime Juice
    • 2 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
    air fryer maki maki bites keto recipe with bang bang dipping sauce sugar free

    Tips for Making Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites

    • If you don't have an Air Fryer you can make mahi mahi in the oven just as easily. Set oven to broil (low) and spread the Mahi out on a sheet pan on the bottom rack. Broil for 15 Minutes and flip halfway.
    • Use other flavor combinations: Jerk Seasoning with Honey Mustard, Blackened with Ranch or Buffalo with bleu cheese are just a few more ways you can spice up the Mahi Bites.
    • If using fresh Mahi have your fishmonger remove the skin and bones to save you time. They have super sharp knives and have done it a thousand times.
    • Spray the tray or basket of the air fryer to prevent the Mahi from sticking
    • Don't Like Mahi???? You can substitute salmon, chicken bites, shrimp or even pork using the same cooking method. The time might change by a few minutes but everything else is the same.
    • These Mahi bites are also great on salads and the bang bang dressing is perfect for salad as well.

    air fryer maki maki bites keto recipe with bang bang dipping sauce sugar free

    More Keto Friendly Appetizers You Will Love

    • PERI PERI BONELESS KETO WINGS
    • SPICY KETO PIMENTO CHEESE
    • SHRIMP COCKTAIL W/ KETO COCKTAIL SAUCE
    • 15 MINUTE EASY KETO SUPREME PIZZA DIP
    • BANGIN' BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

    air fryer maki maki bites keto recipe with bang bang dipping sauce sugar free

    Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites

    Culinary Lion
    These Keto Friendly Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites are one of my go to recipes when Im looking for a quick healthy low carb meal
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Asian Inspired
    Servings 2
    Calories 388 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer or Oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz Mahi Mahi Skin Removed, Boneless
    • 1 tbsp Dan-O's Seasoning
    • ¼ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
    • ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil

    Bang Bang Dipping Sauce

    • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
    • 2 tbsp G. Hughes Sugar Free Thai Chili Wing Sauce
    • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
    • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Gluten Free
    • 2 tsp Lime Juice
    • 2 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
    • Cube mahi mahi into 1 inch bite size pieces then toss with avocado oil followed by the rest of your seasoning.
    • Air Fry the Mah Mahi for 7 minutes then flip each bite and cook for another 8 minutes until fully cooked.
    • while mahi mahi is cooking prepare the dipping sauce by whisking together all ingredients.

    Notes

    Serving Size 8oz Mahi w/ 2 tbsp Dipping Sauce

    Nutrition

    Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 43gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 1083mgPotassium: 992mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Air Fryer, Mahi Mahi
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 388 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 171mg57%
    Sodium 1083mg47%
    Potassium 992mg28%
    Carbohydrates 3g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 43g86%
    Vitamin A 474IU9%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 61mg6%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Annette Fisher

      February 18, 2025 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      The flavour was great but the cooking time was too long! 8-10 mins total at 400 would have been perfect

      Reply
      • Frank Campanella

        April 04, 2025 at 5:48 pm

        I'll take a look and adjust the recipe. ThANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!!

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    Hey Everyone, My name is Frank Campanella. I've spent the last 20 years as a chef in restaurants throughout the mid Atlantic cooking everything from seafood and steak to classic pub grub. Now I'm taking all thoses recipes and giving them a low carb/ Keto facelift. I hope you love flavorful delicious food because that is the only recipe you will find here. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to sign up for the mailing list so you can get all the latest recipes.

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