Tropical Tiger Tuna
Tropical Tiger Tuna is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The tuna is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, and paprika, then cooked in an air fryer until it's cooked through and slightly browned. The result is a tender and juicy tuna with a bright and flavorful crust.
The inspiration for this recipe came to me on a trip to Hawaii. I was at a local restaurant and ordered the ahi tuna poke. The tuna was so fresh and flavorful, and I was immediately hooked. I knew I had to recreate the dish at home, so I started experimenting with different ingredients and cooking methods. After a few tries, I came up with this recipe for Tropical Tiger Tuna. It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor. The soy sauce and lime juice give the tuna a salty and tangy flavor, while the cumin and paprika add a touch of warmth and spice. The air fryer cooks the tuna quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender and juicy fish. I like to serve the tuna with a garnish of cilantro and red onion, which adds a fresh and colorful touch to the dish.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ahi tuna steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, cumin, and paprika. Toss to coat.
  3. Place the tuna in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  4. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the tuna is cooked through and slightly browned.
  5. Remove the tuna from the air fryer and transfer to a serving dish.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and red onion.
Why It Works
  • The marinade helps to flavor the tuna and keep it moist during cooking.
  • The air fryer cooks the tuna quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender and juicy fish.
  • The garnish of cilantro and red onion adds a fresh and colorful touch to the dish.