Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer tofu that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Press tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into cubes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss tofu cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or over rice.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook tofu in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer tofu, crispy tofu, easy tofu recipe, vegetarian air fryer recipe