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Cooked ahi tuna steaks in air fryer
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Easy Air Fryer Tuna Steak

A simple but flavorful way to make an air fryer tuna steak marinated in ginger soy sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 2 6 ounce boneless and skinless yellowfin tuna steaks
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar

Optional for serving

  • green onions chopped
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
  • Place the tuna steaks in the marinade and let it marinate for 20-30 minutes covered in the fridge.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees and then cook the tuna steaks in one layer for 4 minutes.
  • Let the air fryer tuna steaks rest for a minute or two, then slice, and enjoy immediately! Garnish with green onions and/or sesame seeds if desired.

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Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality, wild-caught ahi tuna for the best flavor and texture. Look for tuna steaks that are firm, deep red, and don’t have a strong fishy smell.
  • Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel before placing them in the marinade so they can really soak up all the flavor.
  • Don’t marinate the tuna for too long or it can start to break down the texture.
  • Preheat the air fryer before cooking the tuna. This is crucial to getting that sear on the outside without overcooking the inside.
  • Store leftovers  in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Leftovers are best eaten cold on a salad.
Cooking times:
  • Rare: 3 minutes
  • Medium-Rare: 4 minutes
  • Medium: 4 ½ minutes
  • Well Done: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 1621mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg