Easy Keto Air Fryer Mahi Mahi Bites
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
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
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
- 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
- 1/4 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.
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
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.
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 Mahi Mahi Bites
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Oven
Ingredients
- 16 oz Mahi Mahi Skin Removed, Boneless
- 1 tbsp Dan-O's Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
- 1/4 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.
The flavour was great but the cooking time was too long! 8-10 mins total at 400 would have been perfect
I’ll take a look and adjust the recipe. ThANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!!