Crispy air fryer tofu that’s jam packed with flavour, low in calories and fat, oil free, high in protein and absolutely delicious! Crispy on the outside, soft and tender in the middle.
About Time
- Prep Time 20 mins
- Cook Time 10 mins
- Total Time 30 mins
Ingredients
- 350 grams (12 ounce) block extra firm tofu GMO free preferred
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce if not avoiding gluten
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt optional
Instructions
Press the Tofu
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Cut your tofu into half inch cubes. Then arrange some paper towels or a clean dish towel on a cutting board and place the tofu cubes in a single layer on top. Now add more paper towels on top of the cubes and place another cutting board, flat plate or baking sheet on top. Finally place something very heavy on top like a cast iron skillet or a heavy book. Press like this for 15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Prepare the Tofu
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Combine all the dry seasoning, including the corn starch in a small bowl, and set aside.
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Place the pressed tofu cubes in a shallow dish or container and pour the tamari and rice vinegar on top, toss to evenly coat. Then sprinkle all the seasoning on top and mix well. If you use a container, you can put the lid on and gently rotate the container around to evenly spread the seasoning.
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Arrange your cubes in your fryer basket in a single layer working in two batches, if you have a small fryer. Do not over crowd your tofu to ensure maximum crispiness. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, mixing or shaking your basket around the halfway point. Mine were perfect at 13 minutes, but start checking on the tofu around the 10 minute mark.
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Serve with a dip like spicy mayo or cashew cream. Or use to top some rice and veggies.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
