Air Fryer Tofu

5 from 2 votes

This 10 minute crispy Air Fryer Tofu is the perfect snack or great to add in to your favorite vegetarian bowl or entrée. It's so versatile and can be seasoned in so many ways. My kids love eating these tofu "nuggets"!

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, main, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 80kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Cost: $3

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Equipment

Ingredients

14 oz extra firm tofu
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

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Instructions

Press Liquid From Tofu: cut your tofu slab in half lengthwise and wrap each half in several paper towels. Lay the halves side by side and place a large cutting board over top. Place something heavy on the cutting board (a block of knives, cast iron pan, cans) and let it rest for 15 minutes, to press some of the liquid out. The more liquid removed, the crispier it will get.
Mix Seasoning: Add cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a ziplock bag.
Cut Tofu: Cut tofu slabs into ½’’ cubes or smaller (the smaller the cubes, the crispier it will get). Add tofu to seasoning mixture and gently toss to coat on all sides.
Air Fry: Pre-heat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place tofu in single layer (trying to separate them so that they don’t touch) in air fryer, cooking in multiple batches if needed. Spray the top of the tofu with cooking spray and air fry for 5 minutes. Open the basket, flip tofu, spray tops again and air fry 3-5 more minutes or until crisp to your liking.
Serve Air Fryer Tofu with dipping sauce or add to your favorite bowl, burrito, wrap, or salad.

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Notes

Seasonings: tofu will take on the flavors of whatever seasoning is added. Play around with seasoning to pair the crispy tofu with many different types of cuisine, like Mediterranean (season with Za'atar, Harissa or sumac), Italian (season with Italian Seasonings), Cajun (season with Slap Ya Mama cajun seasoning) and Thai or Indian (season with Curry powders)

Make Ahead Instructions: You can press and cut the Tofu up to a day or two in advance. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Storage Instructions: Store cooked tofu covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or in a hot skillet for a few minutes, until crisp.

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