The Ultimate Collection of Air Fryer Tuna Recipes: Fast, Fresh & Packed with Protein

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This is your complete hub for air fryer tuna — from perfectly seared steaks to crispy patties, melt-in-your-mouth melts, and frozen fillets. Whether you're cooking fresh ahi tuna, canned tuna recipes, or frozen portions, you'll find precise timing charts, prep tips, and oven conversions tailored to each cut. Learn how to avoid overcooking lean tuna, how to achieve that perfect sear, and how to turn pantry tuna into fast meals. From low-carb dinners to lunchbox staples, this is the most complete tuna air fryer resource online.

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Best For

200°C / 390°F
190°C / 375°F
12
6–8
Tuna steaks — seared outside, pink inside.
190°C / 375°F
180°C / 355°F
20
12–14
Tuna patties or fishcakes — crisped and golden.
180°C / 355°F
200°C / 390°F
22
13–15
Frozen tuna portions — fast weeknight dinner.
210°C / 410°F
200°C / 390°F
15
8–10
Tuna melt or open sandwich: crispy base, melted top.

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