Air Fryer Sesame Crusted Tuna

Name: Air Fryer Sesame Crusted Tuna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 (12 oz) ahi tuna steaks (1-inch thick), patted dry; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup mixed white and black sesame seeds; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 clove garlic clove, minced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1 tsp wasabi paste (optional)

Restaurant-quality tuna steaks coated in a flavorful sesame crust and air-fried to perfection. Crispy on the outside while maintaining a tender, medium-rare center.

16 minMediumServes 2325 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (12 oz) ahi tuna steaks (1-inch thick), patted dry
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup mixed white and black sesame seeds
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 clove garlic clove, minced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 tsp wasabi paste (optional)

Instructions

1

In a shallow dish, combine 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic clove.
2

Pat 2 (12 oz) patted dry ahi tuna steaks (1-inch thick) dry with paper towels and place them in the marinade. Let them marinate for 5 minutes, turning once.
3

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
4

Pour 1/4 cup mixed white and black sesame seeds onto a plate. Remove the tuna from the marinade and press each side into the sesame seeds to form a crust.
5

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Place the tuna steaks in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap.
6

Cook for 2-3 minutes for rare to medium-rare (recommended for ahi tuna), or 4-5 minutes for medium. Do not overcook as the tuna will become dry.
7

While the tuna is cooking, arrange 1 sliced ripe avocado on serving plates.
8

Remove the tuna from the air fryer and let it rest for 1 minute.
9

Slice the tuna against the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices.
10

Arrange the sliced tuna over the avocado, garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions, and serve with 1 tsp wasabi paste (optional) on the side if desired.
11

For food safety, ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 125°F (52°C) for rare, or your preferred doneness level.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Sesame Crusted Tuna gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Air Fryer Sesame Crusted Tuna keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Sesame Crusted Tuna?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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