Air Fryer Tofu
Air fryer tofu is super crispy outside, tender and chewy in the middle, perfectly seasoned, and cooks in just 11 minutes! A delicious, meat-free meal-prep protein for salads, wraps, noodles, and more!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 block (12 oz) extra-firm tofu
- 1 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce, or coconut aminos
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch or potato starch
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, press the tofu for 15 to 30 minutes either with a tofu press or by wrapping it in a kitchen towel then placing something heavy on top (like a heavy skillet and/or several books).
- Then cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and transfer it to a medium bowl.
- Add tamari, sesame oil, and all the seasonings, and toss carefully to thoroughly coat the cubes. Then sprinkle in the cornstarch and toss once more.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and then spread the seasoned tofu cubes across the basket, ensuring they’re in a single layer with space between each piece for airflow.
- Air fry the tofu at 400 °F/200 °C for about 11 minutes, shaking the basket after 5-6 minutes.Air fryers can vary slightly, so I recommend checking it at 10 minutes. It may take anywhere between 10-13 minutes total for your desired crisp level.
- Serve with Yum Yum sauce or any dipping sauce of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Tofu
Amount per Serving
Calories
113
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Sodium
331
mg
14
%
Potassium
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
123
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
153
mg
15
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.