Air Fryer Tuna Steaks are a quick and simple weeknight meal. You can make this recipe from fresh tuna and a ginger and soy sauce marinade.

Name: Air Fryer Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 ahi tuna steaks (about 6 ounces each); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ginger (freshly grated)

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Air Fryer Tuna Steaks are a quick and simple weeknight meal. You can make this delicious recipe from fresh tuna and a ginger and soy sauce marinade.

Juicy tuna steaks seasoned and cooked on a bed of spinach. Garnished with green onions

Because this recipe has almost zero prep time, plus a fast cook time, you will have time to relax with your family once dinner is done.

Why you will love Air Fryer Tuna Steaks

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Ingredients:

boneless ahi tuna steaks - (about 6 ounces each)
sesame oil - or olive oil
soy sauce
fresh ginger
fresh garlic - minced or pressed
honey - or brown sugar
Optional - sesame seeds or chopped green onion

How to Make Tuna Steaks In Air Fryer

In a large sealable bag, like Ziploc, combine ingredients to make the ginger soy marinade. Place raw tuna steaks into the mixture and coat both sides. Let tuna marinate for about 30 minutes.
Prepare the air fryer basket by lightly spraying with an olive oil spray or other non stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Remove steaks from marinade and place inside the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380 degrees F from 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.
Remove from basket, season with salt to taste and sprinkle steaks with sesame seeds before plating.

Air Fryer Tuna FAQ's

Is tuna healthy to eat?

Tuna is an excellent source of healthy protein and omega 3 fatty acids, and vitamin, and low calories, carbohydrates and sodium. USDA recommends the average person consume between 45-55 grams of protein a day.

Can I use the excess marinade as a dipping sauce?

Because the raw fish combines with the marinade, you must discard any remaining. However, if you want a dipping sauce, feel free to reserves a portion of your original sauce prior to adding steaks. You may also wish to add a tablespoon Rice Wine, rice vinegar, or tablespoon Mirin to enhance the flavor of the marinade.

Do I need to season steaks with salt?

Because the soy sauce is already salty, seasoning is subjective to your taste. You can add a pinch of salt and pepper, a dash of lime juice, or leave off altogether.

Is it safe to eat raw tuna steaks?

Tuna steak should only be eaten in sushi, or raw if it is labeled as sushi-grade tuna.

How do I store and reheat leftover tuna steaks?

This recipe is best eaten fresh, however if you do have leftovers, they should be placed in the fridge within two hours, and can be stored for three to four days. To reheat in the air fryer, cook at 380 degrees F for three to five minutes.

What is the difference between Ahi and Yellowfin Tuna?

Although these two are often confused, Ahi is technically a smaller fish in the Yellowfin category.

Chopsticks holding a piece of tuna steak garnished with sesame seeds

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Juicy close up of tuna steaks on spinach garnished with green onions

Air Fryer Tuna Steaks

Becky

Air Fryer Tuna Steaks are a quick and simple weeknight meal. You can make this recipe from fresh tuna and a ginger and soy sauce marinade.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 30

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 359 kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 ahi tuna steaks about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated

Instructions

In a large sealable bag, combine ingredients to make the ginger soy marinade. Add tuna steaks into the mixture and coat both sides. Let tuna marinate for about 30 minutes.
Prepare the air fryer basket by lightly spraying with an olive oil spray or other non stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Remove steaks from marinade and place into the prepared air fryer basket. Air fry at 380 degrees F from 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time.
Remove from basket, season with salt to taste and sprinkle steaks with sesame seeds before plating.
Cooking time may vary depending on the wattages of your air fryer and thickness of tuna steaks. Keep an eye on food as it is cooking. You can add 2 -3 minutes cook time if necessary.

Notes

Using an instant read meat thermometer, your tuna steak should reach 125-130 degrees F for medium rare. According to the FDA, the safe internal temperature should be 145.

The center of the tuna steak will still be slightly pink when it is done cooking. If you try to continue cooking to remove all the pink, it can dry out and be tough.

Cooking time may vary depending on the wattages of your air fryer and thickness of tuna steaks. Keep an eye on food as it is cooking. You may need to add 2 -3 minutes cook time if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 43gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1687mgPotassium: 506mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3711IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg

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