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