Air-Fried Lemon-Pepper Yellowfin Tuna Steaks
Yellowfin tuna steaks are lightly coated with olive oil and lemon-pepper seasoning, then cooked in the air fryer for a quick meal with bright citrus flavor and peppery warmth. Serve them for an easy weeknight dinner or a simple seafood lunch.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Lemon-Pepper Yellowfin Tuna Steaks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Brush both sides of tuna steaks with olive oil. Sprinkle lemon pepper on both sides. Place tuna steaks in the air fryer basket.
- 3
Air-fry for 5 minutes. Flip the steaks and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 172.59 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 34.19 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 0.67 g 0%
- Total Fat 3.38 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.3 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.7 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 63.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.4 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 612.59 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.48 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Air Fried Lemon Pepper Yellowfin Tuna Steaks is made with 3 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Yellowfin Tuna, Lemon Pepper, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 172.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Lemon-Pepper Yellowfin Tuna Steaks made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Yellowfin Tuna, Lemon Pepper, Olive Oil. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Lemon-Pepper Yellowfin Tuna Steaks?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 172.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Lemon-Pepper Yellowfin Tuna Steaks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Lemon-Pepper Yellowfin Tuna Steaks healthy?
- Air-Fried Lemon-Pepper Yellowfin Tuna Steaks has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 172.59 calories and 34.19 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus and Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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