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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
Crispy tofu made in the air fryer
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Air Fryer Tofu
- 1 block of extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Spray oil - I use avocado
Peanut Sauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Drain package of extra firm tofu and press tofu for 20 minutes. You can do this in a tofu press or wrap tofu in a clean towel and place under a heavy weight like books or a large pan. When tofu is pressed cut into 1" cubes.
- Combine arrowroot starch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Toss cubed tofu in this mixture until each cube is evenly coated.
- Place seasoned tofu in an air fryer basket. Spray tofu on all sides with a spray oil. Preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Place tofu in air fryer and cook at 400F for 8 minutes. Remove tray from air fryer and toss. Return tofu to air fryer and cook for an additional 7 minutes.
- While the tofu cooks prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together peanut butter, lime juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, water and coconut aminos
- Serve crispy air fryer tofu with quinoa or brown rice, fresh veggies, peanut sauce and green onions
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Store leftover tofu in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days - re-crisp in the air fryer before serving again.
- Store sauce separately from tofu. Refresh sauce with a bit of warm water each time you serve
Nutrition Information
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
1027mg
(43%)
Potassium
304mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
131IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 1027mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.