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Larry's Catch | Oct 15, 2025

Air Frying Bluefin Tuna Saku

Air fry Bluefin Tuna Saku for a tender, flavorful, and quick-to-cook tuna with a perfectly seared exterior.

Servings 2 ppl
Cook 8 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 Saku of Bluefin Tuna (approx. 8–10 oz)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
  • Optional: lemon wedges and fresh herbs for serving
  • Air fryer
  • Spatula or tongs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the tuna dry and rub with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika or chili powder.
  3. Place the tuna Saku in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway, until the tuna is seared outside but still tender and pink inside.
  4. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes.
  5. Slice against the grain and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon wedges or fresh herbs if desired.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/air-frying-bluefin-tuna-saku
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