Crispy air fryer tofu is light and crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The taste is clean and mild, so it matches many flavors. It brings steady plant protein to any plate. You can pair it with rice, noodles, or greens. It works well in bowls, salads, and wraps.

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
Press tofu to drain, cube it, coat with seasonings. Air – fry until crispy outside, tender inside. A scrumptious vegan delight!
Equipment
- Tongs
- Bowl
- Chef Knife
Typhur Sync Air Fryer
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 5 turns Crushed Black Pepper
Instructions
- Place the pressed and diced tofu in a medium bowl. Add the soy sauce and stir to coat. Then add the remaining seasonings and oil, and toss until evenly coated.1 pound Extra Firm Tofu, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Smoked Paprika, 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt, 2 tsp Cornstarch, 1/2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce, 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil, 5 turns Crushed Black Pepper
- Arrange the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Place the basket back into the air fryer.
- Set the air fryer to Air Fry mode at 400℉/205°C with cooking time 10 minutes. Cook the tofu.
- Using tongs carefully remove the tofu from the air fryer to a plate or serving tray.
- Serve the tofu with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 326mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
(Nutrition information is calculated automatically by Spoonacular API and should be considered an estimate.)