Tuna Steaks
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Air frying tuna steaks gives you a perfectly seared exterior and a tender interior. Whether you prefer rare or well-done, the air fryer makes it easy. The recipe and air frying time are on this page.
Ingredients
- 2 tuna steaks (sushi-grade if you want a rare center, about 1 inch thick)
- Oil
- Soy sauce or your seasoning of choice
- Optional: sesame seeds for crusting
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Steps
- 01Pat completely dry.
- 02Brush with oil. If crusting with sesame seeds, press them firmly onto all sides.
- 03Ready for the air fryer. Cook time is very short. Tuna goes from perfect to overcooked in under a minute.
Sushi-grade tuna should be served rare to medium-rare (pink to red center). If you cook it all the way through, you've turned a $20 piece of fish into a dry hockey puck. If rare fish isn't your thing, tuna might not be your fish. Cook to 115 to 125°F for rare, pull it, and don't second-guess it.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for maximum searing power.
- 02Pat the tuna steaks dry and brush lightly with oil.
- 03Coat the outside with the Sesame Ginger or Togarashi seasoning.
- 04Place in the hot basket and cook for 3 minutes.
- 05Carefully flip the steaks.
- 06Cook for another 2-3 minutes for medium-rare.
- 07Slice against the grain and serve immediately.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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