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    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

    Published: Apr 7, 2024, by TheAirFryingDiva, This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.
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    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu is a simple snack idea that takes about 20 minutes to make.

    Seasoned with your favorite seasonings, this crispy tofu is protein packed and is perfect for snacking on or for adding to your favorite salad or meal.

    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.

    What you will read about in this recipe.

    • What is Crispy Tofu?
    • Why we love this tofu snack recipe.
    • Ingredients needed to make air fried tofu.
    • Tips for making the best crispy tofu in an air fryer.
    • How to make Air Fryer Crispy Tofu.
    • How to store air fried tofu cubes.
    • Print the recipe for Air Fryer Crispy Tofu.

    What is Crispy Tofu?

    Crispy tofu is simply tofu that has been baked or cooked until is crispy and golden brown on the outside and tender and moist on the inside.

    I like that this recipe is so easy to make in an air fryer.

    Did you try my recipe for Air Fryer Barbecue Potato Chips?

    That tasty recipe for homemade potato chips takes just two potatoes to make. Both this recipe for tofu and that recipe for potato chips are simple and vegan snack ideas that can be made in an air fryer.

    This recipe tastes even better when you add your favorite seasonings. You can find a selection of seasonings here.

    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.

    Why we love this tofu snack recipe.

    It takes just four ingredients to make this recipe. The ingredients are basic ingredients that you may have on hand a well.

    Here is what else we like about this recipe.

    • Tofu is packed with protein making it perfect for vegans and others.
    • You do not need to press the tofu for this recipe.
    • Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding a bit of nutritional yeast or flavorful spices.
    • Crispy tofu tastes great when served with dipping sauces such as seasoned ketchup, guacamole, or even a buffalo sauce.
    • Leftovers can be chopped up and served over a salad , sprinkled on top of popcorn, or in a taco.
    • Making this recipe in an air fryer means that clean up is a breeze!
    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.

    Ingredients needed to make air fried tofu.

    • Tofu. High protein or extra firm. The tofu should be cut into cubes (1 ½- 3" depending on what size you desire).
    • Cornstarch. This will help the outside of the tofu get crisp while the inside stays moist.
    • Seasonings. You can use the seasonings of your choice. I like Mexican Style Seasoning, Everything Bagel Seasoning, or Italian Seasonings.
    • Oil. A flavorful oil such as avocado or olive oil work great in this recipe. The oil will be sprayed on the tofu.

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    Tips for making the best crispy tofu in an air fryer.

    Extra firm tofu that has not been pressed works great in this recipe. You should however, lightly pat the tofu with clean paper or kitchen towels to remove excess water.

    More helpful tips for you.

    1. Adding nutritional yeast to this recipe will help give the tofu a cheesy flavor. This is optional but, okay to do.
    2. Opt for a flavorful oil such as avocado or olive oil. You can find oil sprayers here.
    3. When spraying the oil on to the tofu, make sure that the tofu pieces are well covered. This will help the tofu get crisp in your air fryer.
    4. It is best to arrange your tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between the cubes. The air flow will allow your tofu to evenly cook and get crisp. You may need to make this recipe in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
    5. I like to keep an eye on my tofu after 10 minutes of air frying to make sure that the tofu is evenly cooking and not burning.
    6. For added flavor, you can toss your tofu in a sauce, such as barbecue sauce, after air frying.
    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.

    How to make Air Fryer Crispy Tofu.

    Prep Time: 10 minutes.
    Air Fry Time: 15 minutes.
    Servings: 4.

    1. Pull the basket out of the air fryer and lightly spray it with oil. Then place the basket back into the air fryer and preheat it to 400.
    2. In a large bowl, combine together your cornstarch and seasonings using a whisk .
    3. Add the tofu to the bowl and toss so that the tofu pieces are all evenly covered with the dry ingredients.
    4. Place the tofu into your air fryer basket, evenly spread apart in a single layer.
    5. Air fry the tofu for seven minutes and then carefully toss the ingredients.
    6. Continue to air fry until crisp (8-10 minutes), tossing every five minutes.

    Expert Tip 👉 Instead of using the bowl method of coating your tofu, you can use a zip top bag instead. Simply place the tofu and seasonings into the bag, seal it, and toss to coat.

    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.

    How to store air fried tofu cubes.

    This air fried tofu is best when served fresh. If you need to store any leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to three days.

    You may also be interested in these ideas.

    • Air Fryer Barbecue Potato Chips
    • Air Fryer Everything Bagel Chips
    • Air Fryer Carrot Fries
    • Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
    • Air Fryer Pizza Bites
    • Easy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Recipe

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    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: air fryer, vegan
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    Servings: 4

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz Tofu -high protein or extra firm. Pressing is optional.
    • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon Seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon Oil -as needed for prep.

    Instructions

    • Pull the basket out of the air fryer and lightly spray it with oil. Then place the basket back into the air fryer and preheat it to 400.
    • In a large bowl, combine together your cornstarch and seasonings using a whisk . Add the tofu to the bowl and toss so that the tofu pieces are all evenly covered with the dry ingredients.
    • Place the tofu into your air fryer basket, evenly spread apart in a single layer. Air fry the tofu for seven minutes and then carefully toss the ingredients.
    • Continue to air fry until crisp (8-10 minutes), tossing every five minutes.

    Recipe Notes

    *Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe.
    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.

    Air Fryer Crispy Tofu, a simple and delicious snack or side dish recipe made with four ingredients and air fried to perfection.

    Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.

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    1. Jack

      April 21, 2024 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      It turned out pretty good. Never thought of making tofu in an air fryer.

      • TheAirFryingDiva

        April 22, 2024 at 6:33 pm

        5 stars
        I felt the same way when I tried it!

    5 from 4 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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