Description
Make your kitchen a seafood haven with this crispy pan-fried mahi mahi recipe. The dish creates a perfect balance. A golden, crunchy exterior protects the fish’s natural tenderness and keeps its flaky texture inside.
Fresh mahi mahi turns into crispy, golden filets with a three-step breading technique. The recipe pairs perfectly with a zesty sriracha aioli. This delicious twist on classic fried fish takes just 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mahi mahi filets, sliced into strips
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Neutral oil to fry
- Fresh lemon wedges to serve
Sriracha Aioli:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Start by arranging three bowls to create your breading station. Fill them with flour mixture, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Take your mahi mahi strips and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Pour oil into a large skillet and heat it to 350°F.
- Take each strip and coat it first in flour. Next, dip it in egg, and finish with a thorough coating of seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated strips in hot oil and cook them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
- Once cooked, place the strips on paper towels. This helps drain any extra oil.
- Combine all aioli ingredients in a small bowl and stir them until the mixture becomes smooth.
Notes
Keep the oil temperature steady at 350°F while cooking
Leave enough space between pieces in the pan
Make sure the fish is completely dry before adding breading
The coating sticks better when pressed firmly onto the fish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Fried