Ultimate Air Fryer Tuna Steaks Perfectly Flaky
Discover how to make tender, restaurant-quality air fryer tuna steaks in under 20 minutes. This Air Fryer Healthy & Lean recipe is perfect for a quick, high-protein dinner.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs tuna steaks sushi-grade, cut into 1-inch thick portions
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and brush both sides evenly with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then rub the seasoning blend onto all sides of the tuna steaks.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned tuna steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the exterior is lightly seared and the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare.
- Let the tuna steaks rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.