Pan-Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Avocado-Cucumber Salsa
This quick and healthy air-fryer tuna recipe features sesame-crusted tuna steaks cooked to perfection and served with a refreshing avocado-cucumber salsa. It's a flavorful, gluten-free meal ready in under 15 minutes—perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
- 4 pieces tuna steaks (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
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Instructions
Preheat your air-fryer to 400°F.
⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ 400°FPat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil, then season with sea salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 1 minuteCombine white and black sesame seeds on a plate. Press both sides of each tuna steak into the seeds to coat evenly.
⏱️ 1 minutePlace the sesame-crusted tuna steaks in the air-fryer basket in a single layer. Air-fry for 2 minutes per side for rare, or up to 3 minutes per side for medium, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 6 minutes 🌡️ 400°FWhile the tuna cooks, in a bowl, combine avocado, cucumber, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Gently toss to mix.
⏱️ 2 minutesRemove tuna from the air-fryer and let rest for 1 minute. Slice and serve with the avocado-cucumber salsa.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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