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crispy air fryer tofu on a platter
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5 from 2 votes

Crispy Air Fried Tofu

An easy and crispy air fried tofu that is super flavorful with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Pressing Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce block of extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Squeeze the tofu block by using a tofu press or weighted pan with a kitchen towel. Allow this to sit for 15 minutes or so. 
  • Once the moisture is squeezed out, cut the tofu into 1-inch chunks. 
  • In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, avocado oil, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger to create the marinade.
  • Pour this over the tofu blocks and allow it to marinate for 15 minutes. 
  • Sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu, carefully flipping them on their sides to continue to coat them. 
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F, and place the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Cook them for 10 minutes, flipping occasionally and carefully with tongs, until they're cooked to the desired crispiness.

Notes

  • Use extra firm tofu as it keeps its shape the best.
  • Press the tofu before cooking to remove excess moisture.
  • Cut the tofu into even cubes so all the pieces will cook at the same rate.
  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket or the tofu won't get crispy.
  •  Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in an air fryer at 350 degrees for about 3-5 minutes until heated and crispy again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg