Air Fryer Tuna Balls

If you’re looking for a simple, healthy, and flavorful meal, these delicious air fryer tuna balls are a must-try! Light yet satisfying, this quick recipe is made with just a handful of everyday ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are cooked to perfection in the air fryer with minimal oil. Serve them as a main course alongside a traditional Tomato rice or as an appetizer for special occasions. Easy, nutritious, and irresistibly delicious, this tuna balls are a recipe you’ll want to make all the time!

Ready in under 25 minutes, this delicious meal is perfect for the busiest days of the week. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it’s a lifesaver when time is short. It also makes great leftovers to take to work the next day! Simply pack it into your lunchbox and pair it with a fresh lettuce and tomato salad for an easy and balanced meal. Quick, practical and convenient, without sacrificing flavor.

Here are a short collection of simple and quick recipes to make in an air fryer: Pork bites, Chicken drumsticks, French fries or, Quick and easy meatballs!

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER TUNA BALLS

Step 1: Drain the canned tuna.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients with a spoon.

Step 3: Mold with your hands small portions of the tuna mixture in the shape of balls.

Step 4: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.

Step 5: Place the tuna balls in a single layer in the air fryer (with some space between them). You will have to work in batches if your air fryer does not have enough space.

Step 6: Spray the tuna balls with olive oil and cook for 12 minutes (180ºC (350ºF)), turning them halfway through and spraying a little more.

GARLIC YOGURT SAUCE TO SERVE WITH THE TUNA BALLS

In a medium bowl, stir together the greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley and salt.

You can store the sauce for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Garlic yogurt sauce recipe, with the complete list of ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and video.

Air Fryer Tuna Balls

These air fryer tuna balls are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with canned tuna and everyday ingredients, they are quick to prepare and ready in less than 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:30-minute dinner ideas, Appetizers, Fish, Quick & easy, Recipes
Cuisine: American, Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 3
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:12 m
Total Time:24 m
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INGREDIENTS
• 350 grams (12 1/3 ounces) canned tuna
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• Chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drain the canned tuna.
2. In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients with a spoon.
3. Mold with your hands small portions of the tuna mixture in the shape of balls.
4. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
5. Place the tuna balls in a single layer in the air fryer (with some space between them). You will have to work in batches if your air fryer does not have enough space.
6. Spray the tuna balls with olive oil and cook for 12 minutes (180ºC (350ºF)), turning them halfway through and spraying a little more.
Air Fryer Tuna Balls
Nutrition facts
Serves 3
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 695
Total Fat 21 g(27%)
Saturated Fat 7 g(34%)
Cholesterol 422 mg(141%)
Sodium 72 mg(3%)
Total Carbohydrate 70.5 g(26%)
Protein 28 g