Air Fryer Tuna Steaks with Lemon Herb Marinade
Cook juicy tuna steaks quickly in the air fryer using a simple lemon herb marinade for a healthy, fast dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat both sides. Let them marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the marinated tuna steaks in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Air fry for 5 minutes for rare, 6 minutes for medium-rare, or 7 minutes for medium. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your steaks.
- Remove the steaks carefully and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier exterior, you can lightly dust the marinated steaks with a small amount of paprika before air frying.
- Do not overcook the tuna; it dries out quickly. Check for doneness early.
- If your steaks are thicker than 1 inch, add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 85
