Air Fryer Tofu
Air Fryer Tofu is flavored with sesame oil and soy sauce and cooks into crispiness in just minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package firm tofu
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- Cut tofu into bite size pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine tofu, olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt and pepper, tossing until evenly coated. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat air fryer to 400F.
- Toss tofu in cornstarch.
- Arrange half of the tofu in a single layer in air fryer basket.
- Air fry 12 minutes or until crispy.
- Repeat with remaining tofu.
Notes
Makes 4 servings.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Be sure to get as much liquid out of the tofu as you can so they are able to become crispy
- Firm or extra firm tofu will work best with this recipe
- Toasted sesame oil is much more flavorful than just sesame oil
- Replace the sesame oil and soy sauce with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for an Italian
- Substitute smoked paprika for the paprika to add a smokey note
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg