Ahi Tuna Steak Air Fryer

5 from 11 votes

Air fryer tuna steak has a delicious marinade and can be cooked in less than 5 minutes. A super easy and tasty air fryer meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time18

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ahi tuna

Servings:

Author: Heather Seeley

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 yellowfin ahi tuna steaks
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 green onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Remove tuna from the refrigerator and place on a plate. Pat dry with a paper towel and set aside.
Whisk lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, green onion, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
Place tuna in a sealable bag.
Pour marinade in bag and seal. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Preheat air fryer at 380 degrees for 4-5 minutes.
Place tuna steaks in air fryer basket and season with ground black pepper.
Cook at 380 degrees F for 3 minutes. Check the internal temperature to get your desired doneness.
Carefully remove from the basket. Let the tuna rest for 4-5 minutes. Slice into thin strips and serve.

Video

Notes

Typically yellowfin tuna is cooked rare or medium-rare so that it doesn't dry out. These cook times are approximate keeping in mind each air fryer cooks a little different. The pictures and video show a total cook time of 3 minutes at 380 degrees F.

Rare: 110-115 degrees F

Medium-Rare: 125-130 degrees F

Medium: 135-145 degrees F

Well-done: 150 degrees F

Don't let the tuna sit too long in the marinade. The marinade can actually start to "cook" the tuna. About 15 minutes is perfect.
Make sure to preheat the air fryer. This will help you get a little sear.
When slicing, cut against the grain with a sharp knife. Try and slice about 1/4-inch thick slices.

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