These tuna tacos are a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The tuna is cooked in the air fryer until it's tender and flaky, then tossed with a simple salsa made with red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeños. The tacos are served on corn or whole-wheat tortillas and can be topped with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or guacamole.
The inspiration for these tacos came to me one day when I was trying to think of a quick and easy meal to make for dinner. I had some tuna in the fridge, and I was craving tacos, so I decided to combine the two. I started by cooking the tuna in the air fryer, which gave it a nice crispy exterior and a tender interior. Then, I tossed the tuna with a simple salsa made with red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeños. The tacos were delicious, and my family loved them. I've been making them ever since.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound tuna fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped jalapeños
Instructions
Place the tuna fillets in the air fryer basket.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
Flake the tuna with a fork and place it in a bowl.
Add the red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
Stir to combine.
Serve on corn or whole-wheat (any paleo-friendly option) tortillas.
Why It Works
Cooking the tuna in the air fryer gives it a nice crispy exterior and a tender interior.
The salsa is simple to make and adds a lot of flavor to the tacos.
The tacos are quick and easy to make, making them a great weeknight meal.