Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Tuna with Pisto (Spanish Ratatouille)
Seared tuna steaks over a bed of pisto — Spain's version of ratatouille — with tender potato underneath, all finished in the air fryer. The tomato-pepper-onion pisto keeps the tuna moist and adds rich, summery flavor.
It's a complete, Mediterranean-style plate that's high in protein and full of vegetables. A rustic, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
Par-cook potatoes
Air fry the sliced potatoes with a little oil and salt at 375°F for about 12 minutes, until nearly tender.
Make the pisto
Sauté the chopped onion, pepper and tomato in a little oil until soft and jammy — or air fry them alongside the potatoes.
Assemble & finish
Lay the potatoes down, top with the tuna steaks and spoon the pisto over. Air fry at 375°F for about 8 minutes, until the tuna is just cooked through.
- Don't overcook tuna — it dries out fast; leave it slightly pink inside.
- Make the pisto ahead to speed things up.
- A splash of sherry vinegar brightens the pisto.
Frequently asked
What is pisto?
A Spanish sautéed vegetable medley of tomato, peppers, onion and zucchini — similar to French ratatouille.
How long does tuna take in the air fryer?
Tuna steaks take about 6–8 minutes at 375°F; keep them a little pink inside so they stay moist.
Can I use canned tuna?
Fresh tuna steaks are best here, but you can fold canned tuna into the pisto for a quicker version.
