| Cover | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001766478 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Angel Oak Mortgage, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 001-40495 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 37-1892154 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3344 Peachtree Road Northeast |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1725 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30326 |
| City Area Code | 404 |
| Local Phone Number | 953-4900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | AOMR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | true |
