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Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer

Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer features tender, flaky fillets with a rich, nutty sauce that highlights the fish’s natural sweetness. The contrast of crisp edges and silky browned butter makes it feel elegant yet weeknight-friendly. Serve it for a quick dinner with a bright squeeze of lemon and simple sides like greens or rice.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer
  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Season the mahi mahi fillets with salt and pepper, then spray both sides with cooking spray. Place the fillets in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.

  3. 3

    Cook in the preheated air fryer until the fish flakes easily with a fork and turns golden, about 12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; bring it to a simmer and cook until it turns frothy and a deep brown color, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  5. 5

    Transfer the fish fillets to a plate and drizzle with the brown butter.