Air Fryer Tuna Steak – Quick and Easy Recipe in 12 Minutes
A quick and easy recipe for air fryer tuna steak, perfect for a light and healthy dinner.
Steps
- 01
Preheat the air fryer to 150°C (300°F) for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with nonstick spray.
- 02
Season both sides of the tuna steaks with salt to taste.
- 03
Place the steaks in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook for 3 minutes.
- 04
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.)
- 05
Slice the steak, serve with fresh vegetables, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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
Discover the culinary secrets and flavor history of key ingredients in this dish.
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.
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