For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the fish after drizzling with brown butter. If you prefer, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the brown butter for a subtle kick. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad for a complete and healthy meal. Be cautious when browning butter as it can quickly burn. Watch carefully and remove from heat as soon as it reaches a rich brown color.
Air Fryer Mahi Mahi with Brown Butter
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME20 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS58
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this incredibly simple yet utterly delicious air fryer mahi mahi. The nutty aroma of brown butter perfectly complements the delicate flavor of the fish, creating a restaurant-worthy dish in minutes.
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Nutrition
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Cholesterol205 mg
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Protein32 g
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Saturated Fat20 g
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Sodium406 mg
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Fat32 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (2 minutes)
02
StepPat the mahi mahi fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Lightly spray or brush both sides with cooking spray or olive oil. Place the fillets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even cooking. (5 minutes)
03
StepAir fry for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets, so check for doneness halfway through. (12 minutes)
04
StepWhile the fish is cooking, prepare the brown butter. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter foams, then subsides and turns a rich golden brown color with a nutty aroma. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter! Remove from heat immediately. (5 minutes)
05
StepCarefully transfer the cooked mahi mahi fillets to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the brown butter, ensuring each fillet is nicely coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Katherine Hahn
May 22, 2025I’ve made this several times now and it’s always a hit. So simple and flavorful!
Kathryne Schultz
May 12, 2025This recipe was so easy and delicious! The brown butter sauce really took it to the next level.
Geovanni Rau
Mar 23, 2025The brown butter sauce burned a little bit for me, so I recommend watching it very closely. Otherwise, the fish was perfect!
Coleman Prosacco
Feb 3, 2025I didn’t have mahi mahi so I used cod, and it worked great!
Laverna Bauch
Jan 20, 2025My family loved this! Even my picky eaters ate it up. I'll definitely be making this again.
Merle Nitzsche
Nov 22, 2024I added some lemon zest to the brown butter sauce and it was incredible! Thanks for the recipe.
Bailee Fay
Oct 16, 2024I was skeptical about cooking fish in the air fryer, but this turned out amazing! Perfectly cooked and so quick.