My favorite food to air-fry is definitely tofu so let me tell you how to get the best results!
(Baking option included)
Tips and tricks:⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Season tofu with garlic powder. Garlic powder will provide extra flavor as well as a more meaty/crispy texture.
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Use sauces! My favorite sauces to use include soy sauce, tamari, sweet chili sauce and sriracha. Use sauces before air frying AND after for best results.
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Nutritional yeast….THE BEST! TRY IT! It acts as a flour-like breading to coat the surface for extra crispiness and of course flavor.
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Freeze and fully defrost tofu before cooking. This texture is unreal and pretty similar to chicken. Make sure to press your tofu or buy high protein tofu.
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Air fry at 375 for 22-25 minutes. Flip/mix every 7-8 minutes to cook evenly. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes also flipping every 7-8 minutes for best results.
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PRO TIP: If you’re baking it use a silicone mat! This will help you achieve an ultimate level of crisp that you can normally only get using an air fryer. I have linked the one I have.
Savory Air-Fried Tofu
- Total Time: 32 minutes
Ingredients
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- 1 pack High Protein Tofu (Trader Joe’s is my pick) or Frozen and defrosted Tofu
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2 Tbsp Sriracha
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1 Tbsp Maple Syrup or Agave
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2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (low sodium)
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1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
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1 Tsp Garlic Powder (or to taste)
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Dice tofu into cubes. To dice evenly start with cutting tofu directly in half and then 4 equal parts. Aim for cubes that are no bigger than 1 inch in width and height.
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Add tofu to a large mixing bowl and add sriracha, maple syrup and soy sauce. Use a rubber spatula to mix in the sauces and coat all tofu cubes evenly.
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Add garlic powder, nooch (nutritional yeast), salt and pepper. Use rubber spatula again to coat once more.
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Add to air fryer and air fry on 375 for 22 minutes pausing every 7 minutes to flip tofu to avoid uneven cooking. If baking, bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes also flipping every 7-8 minutes for best results (with a silicone matt!).
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After about 22 minutes check your tofu. If it is at your desired crsipiness level take out immediately and serve.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 22
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
