Description
A quick and easy way to cook tuna steak using an air fryer, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel.
- Brush both sides of the tuna steaks with olive oil.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place the tuna steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust time based on your preference.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a well-done steak, cook for an additional 2 minutes per side.
- Use fresh tuna steaks for the best results.
- Serve with lemon wedges or a dipping sauce of your choice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: air fryer tuna steak, easy tuna recipe, healthy fish dish