| Cover | 6 Months Ended | |
| Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001766478 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 01, 2023 | |
| 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 | false |
