Easy Tuna Steak with Garlic Aioli Air Fryer Recipe
This quick and easy air fryer tuna steak recipe is perfect for the carnivore diet, delivering a crispy outer sear with a tender, medium-rare center.
Equipment
- 4 to 6-quart air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 tuna steaks about 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp clarified butter or tallow
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup homemade aioli egg yolk + animal fat, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Pat the tuna steaks dry and season both sides generously with salt.
- Grease the air fryer basket with clarified butter or tallow.
- Place the tuna steaks in the air fryer and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
- Prepare the garlic aioli while the tuna steaks cook (see below).
- Serve the tuna steaks hot with the homemade aioli on the side, if desired.
Notes
Homemade Garlic Aioli (Strict Carnivore Diet):
- Whisk 1 egg yolk with 1/4 cup melted tallow or clarified butter until emulsified.
- Add salt to taste. (Garlic can be omitted for a stricter version.)
Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):
- Garlic Aioli: Add 1 minced garlic clove to the aioli for a richer flavor.
- Lemon Garlic Butter: Stir 1 tbsp lemon juice and minced garlic into melted butter and drizzle over cooked tuna steaks.
- Pepper and Herbs: Add black pepper and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or dill to the tuna before air frying.
- Olive Oil Option: Use olive oil to grease the air fryer basket instead of tallow or clarified butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalProtein: 36gFat: 20g
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