Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

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For Christmas last year my parents gifted me my very first (and only) air fryer. I have been HOOKED ever since. I seriously use it daily for so many recipes and quick meals. One of my favorite things to make in it is tofu. The air fryer gives the seasoned tofu just the right amount of crisp, and in such a short amount of time. This recipe is so versatile and can be used either as a stand alone meal or adding to salads, stir fry’s, bowls, you name it. With six simple ingredients this quick meal can be prepared in less than twenty minutes. Leave a comment below to let me know how much you and your family enjoy!

Ingredients for Air Fryer Tofu

• This recipe calls for an air fryer. If you don’t have an air fryer this recipe could also be made in a pan or oven. 
• Extra firm tofu:  If your tofu is in packed in water you will need to press for 10 minutes or less to get some of the moisture out. If you don’t have a tofu press you can also press with tea or paper towels and a heavy pot. Pressing tofu gives it a crispier texture. I use this tofu press.
• Gluten free soy sauce
• Nutritional yeast: Or “nooch” as we vegans call it. This yellow powder gives the tofu its savory and “cheesy” flavor. 
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Salt
• Pepper

How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Begin by draining and pressing your extra firm tofu. Pressing tofu helps to reduce the moisture and makes it more dense. Prepare your air fryer basket with parchment paper and a light coat of cooking spray to prevent sticking. After you’ve pressed your tofu for around 10 minutes pat it dry with a tea towel or paper towel. Slice your tofu into cubes and place in a medium bowl. You will then pour your soy sauce onto your tofu cubes and toss to coat. Lastly, season your tofu with nutritional yeast, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper. Place your tofu into your air fryer basket and cook at 375 F for 10 minutes on the air fryer setting, tossing lightly halfway through. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve!

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

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Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

  

• 1 14 or 16 oz. extra firm tofu Pressed
• 1 1/2 tsp nutritional yeast
• 1 Tbsp gluten free soy sauce
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

 

• Prepare your tofu by pressing out excess moisture with tofu press or heavy object.
• Line your air fryer with parchment paper and a light coat of cooking spray.
• Once pressed, cube your tofu block.
• Add your cubed tofu into a medium bowl and pour soy sauce. Toss to coat.
• Sprinkle nutritional yeast, onion powder garlic salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Pour prepared tofu into air fryer basket and air fryer at 375 F for 10 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time.
• Let cool 5 minutes and serve.