Air Fryer Tuna Steak – Quick and Easy Recipe in 12 Minutes

Name: Air Fryer Tuna Steak – Quick and Easy Recipe in 12 Minutes
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz each) medium tuna steaks; salt, to taste; olive oil spray (optional)

A quick and easy recipe for air fryer tuna steak, perfect for a light and healthy dinner.

Time: 12 min2 servingsDifficulty: Easy150°CFish

Steps

1
Preheat the air fryer to 150°C (300°F) for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with nonstick spray.
2
Season both sides of the tuna steaks with salt to taste.
3
Place the steaks in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook for 3 minutes.
4
Reduce the temperature to 120°C (250°F) and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. (Cooking time may vary depending on thickness; this setting results in medium-rare tuna with a seared exterior and pink center.)
5
Slice the steak, serve with fresh vegetables, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Shopping list

2 medium tuna steaks, salt, olive oil spray (optional)

Recipe story

Tuna has been fished and prized in Mediterranean cuisines for centuries. In ancient Greece, tuna was considered a food of the gods and was often quickly grilled over coals to preserve its flavor. This modern air fryer recipe pays homage to tradition, offering a quick and healthy preparation method.

Ingredient Secrets

Sea salt

Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.

Olive oil

Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.