AIR FRYER TUNA STEAKS

two cooked seasoned tuna steaks on a plate with two slices of lemon, bowl of greens in the background

Ready to take your tuna game to the next level? These Air Fryer Tuna Steaks are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and so easy you'll be wondering why you haven't made them sooner!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 12

Servings Servings

Ingredients

2 Tuna Steaks (about 6 oz. each)
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Garlic Powder
½ tsp Smoked Paprika
½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Zest of 1 Lemon

Instructions

If needed, preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 3-4 minutes.
Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.
Brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the tuna steaks. Place the seasoned tuna steaks in the air fryer basket or tray, making sure they are not overlapping.
Air fry for 5-7 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness (5 minutes for rare, 7 minutes for medium). Flip the steaks halfway through cooking for even browning.
Once done, remove the tuna steaks from the air fryer and let them rest for a minute before slicing thinly against the grain.

Notes

Craving something a little bit different? Try these air fryer tuna steaks with my tuna marinade instead of the spice mix!

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