Crispy Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 16 oz firm tofu; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Sriracha; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¼ cup water; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ½ teaspoon seasoned salt; ¼ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons corn starch; cooking spray; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 bunch scallions; 2 cloves garlic; 1 red Thai chili

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Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Course
Main Course

Crispy Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu

Nico Becker

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Air fryer salt and pepper tofu is quick, easy, and packed with bold seasonings. You can expect a satisfying crunch with every bite.

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Ingredients

Servings

16 oz firm tofu

Marinade

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup water

Tofu Seasoning

1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons corn starch
cooking spray

Garnish

1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 bunch scallions sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 red Thai chili chopped

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Instructions

Prep Tofu

Remove the block of tofu from the package and apply a weight over top of the block to squeeze out the excess moisture. Press for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
While the tofu is being pressed, combine all the marinade ingredients into a small bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
After the tofu has been pressed place it in a large bowl and combine with the marinade. Marinate between 1-2 hours. Flip the tofu periodically to make sure all of the pieces get coated.

Prepare and Air Fryer Tofu

After the tofu has marinated, drain the marinade from the bowl. Top the tofu with sesame oil, salt, sichuan peppercorn powder, and black pepper. Stir until all the tofu is seasoned.
Stir in the corn starch until all the pieces are coated well.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Place the tofu in the air fryer and cook at 380 degrees for 15 minutes or until the tofu has started to become golden brown. Flip the tofu at the 10 minute mark.

Prepare Garnish

While the tofu is cooking, prepare the garnish. Heat a skillet over medium heat with the cooking oil.
Once the oil has heated, add the scallions, garlic, and thai chili. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the garlic, chili, and scallions have begun to soften.
Once the tofu is done, place on a plate and top with an additional pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Pour the garnish over the top and serve immediately. Optional: drizzle additional sriracha over the top for extra spice.