Tofu In Air Fryer
Servings: 4
Calories: 110kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment paper or air fryer basket liner.
- Cooling wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 lb block of extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp sea salt
- 1/4 tbsp ground black peppe
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Start off by mixing the pressed and cubed tofu in a medium-sized bowl. Add your seasoning ingredients along with oil and combine everything well. Make sure all the tofu pieces are well coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Once it is preheated, transfer the tofu pieces to the air fryer basket and make sure they are in a single layer with a noticeable distance between them. It will help cook the tofu pieces evenly.
- Cook the tofu for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and shake the basket after 5 minutes. It will help all the pieces to get the perfect crispy texture and golden brown colour.
- Once the time is over, remove the cooked tofu and place it over a cooling wire rack. Allow it to cool for a few minutes and serve it.
Notes
- Silken tofu is the worst choice for the recipe. It usually leaves you with the wrong texture and breaks apart easily once you press it.
- Not all air fryers are the same and so is their temperature range. I have a medium-sized air fryer and cooking for 10 minutes is more than enough. However, you can adjust the heat and cooking time accordingly.
- If you have a small air fryer, it is better to work in batches. Always add tofu in the air fryer basket in a single layer and maintain a distance between these pieces. It will help you get even more taste and texture.
- Have fun with different seasoning mixes. I usually like switching between Cajun seasoning, BBQ seasoning, and Italian seasoning mixed with herbs like dried parsley, oregano, or dried basil.
