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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 10
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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
Cook in the preheated air fryer until the fish flakes easily with a fork and turns golden, about 12 minutes.
- 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
Transfer the fish fillets to a plate and drizzle with the brown butter.
- Calories 348.07 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 5.33 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 0.58 g 0%
- Total Fat 34.81 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 21.7 g High 109%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.15 mg High 35%
- Sodium 39.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.08 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 9.83 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.08 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cooking Spray, and Mahi Mahi. Each serving provides about 348.07 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cooking Spray, Mahi Mahi, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 348.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer healthy?
- Brown Butter Mahi Mahi in the Air Fryer has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 348.07 calories and 5.33 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 21.7 g (109% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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