Description
A delightful guide to making crispy and flavorful air fryer tofu, perfect for healthy meals without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams (14 oz) firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper, teriyaki sauce, sriracha, sesame seeds, chopped green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Choose firm tofu and check for freshness.
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for 15-20 minutes.
- Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Marinate the tofu cubes in soy sauce, garlic powder, and paprika for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the marinated tofu and toss to coat.
- Place the tofu in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Check for doneness and crispiness; cook longer if necessary.
Notes
- Pressing tofu is crucial for achieving crispiness.
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.
- Experiment with different marinades for varied flavors.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even crisping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 grams
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer, tofu, crispy, healthy recipes, vegan