Description
An easy and crispy recipe for air fried tofu that is marinated so it’s super flavorful with just a few ingredients.
Equipment
- My favorite air fryer
tofu press
Ingredients
16ounceblock of extra firm tofu
2tablespoonsoy sauce
1tablespoonavocado oil
1/2tablespoonsesame oil
1teaspoonrice vinegar
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonginger powder
1tablespooncornstarch
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 575mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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