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Air Fryer Tofu

Jazz up your tofu and make this extra crispy Air Fryer Tofu. Quick and easy to make, this recipe is healthy, versatile and ridiculously delicious. Have a bite and you won't ever say that tofu is boring.
25 minTotal
4servings
  • 87 kcal
  • P 9g
  • C 5g
  • F 4g
https://mattsfitchef.com/air-fryer-tofu/

Ingredients

  • 1 block (15 oz.) extra-firm tofu
  • 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce replace with liquid aminos
  • 1 ½ tsp olive oil replace with avocado oil or sesame oil
  • 2 tsp BBQ sauce replace with ½ tsp hot sauce or ¾ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • ⅓ to ½ tsp sea salt to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • a hint of ground black pepper
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Press tofu to remove excess water

  1. Wrap the tofu block in paper towels, place it on a clean flat surface such as a cutting board, and put a heavy object (like a skillet) on top for 15 -20 minutes to remove excess water.

Marinate tofu

  1. Dice pressed tofu into cubes, then place in a medium size bowl.
  2. Add soy sauce, olive oil, BBQ sauce, salt and seasonings to the bowl. Mix until the tofu is fully coated. Place in the fridge and let the seasoned tofu marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. In the meanwhile, coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat to 400°F (200°C), in case your air fryer requires it.
  4. After it has marinated, remove from the fridge and toss with cornstarch. Line over the air fryer basket, on a single layer without overlapping.
  5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through. Remove cooked tofu from the air fryer and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Use extra-firm tofu, do not make this recipe with silken tofu because it will come apart and stick to the air fryer basket.
  • Make gluten-free air fryer tofu by replacing soy sauce with liquid aminos, or use gluten-free soy sauce.
  • Marinate with my keto BBQ sauce and make air fryer tofu keto.