Air Fryer Tofu Recipe
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
54 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
87 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Air Fryer Tofu Recipe
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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu is an easy recipe, perfect for sprinkling on salads, tucking into wraps, or serving with stir-fry! It’s made with 6 common ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, resulting in savory tofu with a crunchy exterior and pillowy center.
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Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce, 397g) package extra firm tofu
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
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Instructions
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch pieces. Place it in a single layer on a double-layered paper towel-lined plate. Cover with another two layers of paper towels, then set a heavy skillet on top. Let drain for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk to combine the garlic powder, soy sauce, and sriracha, if using.
- When the tofu is drained, add it to the bowl with the soy sauce mixture and gently stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle half of the cornstarch over the top of the tofu and mix gently to combine. Repeat by sprinkling the remaining cornstarch, and gently mix once again to coat all the tofu pieces evenly.
- Drizzle the sesame oil over the tofu and gently stir until all of the oil is absorbed.
- Place in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer, leaving space between each piece.
- Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes. Shake the basket to turn the pieces over, and cook for another 6 minutes until the tofu is golden and crispy. Season with salt to taste.
Notes
- Air fry in a single layer. Leave plenty of space between the cubes. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly around the cubes, evaporating the extra moisture and developing a crisp exterior, preventing soggy tofu. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may want to cook the tofu in batches.
- Shake the basket. About halfway through the cooking time, shake the basket to turn over the pieces before cooking the remaining time for even cooking and browning.
- Don't worry about breakage. Pressing helps prevent the pieces from falling apart as they cook, but if little pieces break off while stirring, that's okay! Once air-fried, they give the final dish a great texture.
- Doubling the recipe. If doubling the recipe for a larger crowd or meal prep, cook the tofu in batches to prevent crowding the basket. If you have an oven with an air fryer, you can cook in one batch if it can accommodate a full baking sheet of spread-out cubes.
- Optional seasoning variations. Play around with the seasonings and use spices like onion powder, smoked paprika, dried herbs, or your favorite spice blend. You can switch up the oil, too, for avocado or olive oil or cooking spray.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
579mg
(24%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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