Air Fryer Reference
Tuna Steak
protein · fresh
- Temperature
- 400 °F
- 204 °C
- Total time
- 6 min
- 2 steaks (about 6 oz each) in a single layer.
- Flip at
- 3 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- 130 °F
- 54 °C
Doneness
The outer edge is opaque and seared while the center stays pink and rare around 130 °F (54 °C). A fully opaque, gray center means it overcooked and will be dry.
Oil & seasoning
Brush with oil so the surface sears in the short cook time.
Season with: salt, black pepper, sesame seeds, soy sauce, ginger.
Watch out for
- Cook tuna briefly — it's best seared outside and rare inside.
- Pat dry and oil so the surface sears instead of steaming.
- Slice against the grain into thick pieces to serve.
- Use sushi-grade tuna if you want the center truly rare.