Ingredients
- 400 gram firm tofu extra firm tofu block
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch or alternative or omit totally
- 1 tablespoon oil I used sesame but you can use any other
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce use tamari to keep it gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Press the 400 gram firm tofuand then cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Add tofu cubes into a large bowl.
- Add all the seasoning ingredients of your choice. 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and black pepper, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Toss in 2 tablespoon cornstarch (or alternative if using).
- If you have the time, set the tofu aside in the tofu marinade for 30 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket keeping some gaps in between to allow the air to circulate around all sides of the cubes.
- Air Fry the tofu at 400 F or 200 C for 8-10 minutes or until crispy.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to do this in batches.
Notes
Variations:
You can change up the flavours based upon the dish you will serve or add the tofu too.
Stick to tofu, cornstarch (or alternative) and a neutral flavoured oil. You can then build on the seasoning.
- taco seasoning
- italian seasoning
- rosemary and garlic
- indian flavoured (use curry powder or individual spices such as red chilli powder and ground cumin)
Air Fryer Tofu without cornstarch
If you do not want to use cornstarch, you can also use rice flour, tapioca flour, all purpose flour.
Alternatively, skip the flour altogether but this may lead to a slightly different texture.
Tips
Cooking time may vary for a number of factors:
- crowding the basket – adding more tofu with less gaps in between leads to longer cooking times
- model of your air fryer
- size of the tofu cubes
- tofu has not been fully pressed and thus holds moisture
Do not crisp up the tofu in the air fryer too much as it will become more crispy as it cools – you do not want it to become tough and chewy.
Go easy on the salt as soy sauce is already salty.
Dip in this 3 minute
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalized dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.