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Tuna poke tacos with crispy seaweed shells, rice, tuna, topped with avocado and sesame seeds, served on a wooden chopping board.
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Tuna Poke Tacos

Tuna Poke Tacos consists of a crunchy seaweed taco shells, creamy avocado, and a flavorful spicy tuna mix. These are the ultimate mashup of sushi and tacos packed into a crispy, handheld bite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Servings: 3 tacos
Calories: 810kcal
Author: Dana Rao

Ingredients

  • 3 sheets seaweed (nori) cut in circles
  • 1 cup white rice cooked
  • neutral oil to spray the seaweed and rice
  • ½ pound fresh sashimi grade tuna minced finely
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 green onion sliced

For garnish:

  • avocado sliced
  • sesame seeds
  • teriyaki sauce (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut your seaweed sheets in circles (8 x 8 inches).
  • Spread a very thin layer of cooked white rice on the seaweed.
  • Fold your seaweed in half and stack together on the air fryer tray. They should resemble taco shells. You can use a small bowl to hold them in shape at the end. Spray a little bit of oil on them and air fry at 375 for 5-7 minutes until you’re desired crispness.
  • Slice fresh tuna in strips.
  • Then mince the tuna in small pieces.
  • In a bowl, mix minced tuna with mayo, sriracha, sesame oil and sliced green onions.
  • Mix tuna well and set aside.
  • Take the seaweed taco shells out of the air fryer and assemble your tacos by adding spicy tuna, sliced avocado, teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Don’t overload the seaweed with rice. A super thin layer is key to getting that light, crunchy shell in the air fryer. Too much rice will make it chewy or soggy. Think of it like spreading butter on toast—just enough to coat!
  • Go for sashimi-grade tuna from a trusted fish market. Be aware if it has a fishy smell has a bright pink or red color. Sometimes the tuna is dyed. If you’re not sure, ask your local fishmonger. You can also make your own sushi sashimi with salmon.
  • Don't bake the seaweed for too long or it will burn. Since the seaweed is dark, you can't see if it will turn brown. Once it burns, it will taste bitter.
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Nutrition

Calories: 810kcal | Carbohydrates: 149g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg