Truly Crispy and Fluffy Air Fryer Tofu in Under 15 Minutes
Components:
- One block of extra-firm or firm tofu
- Two tablespoons of tamari or soy sauce (gluten-free)
- One tablespoon of sesame or olive oil
- One tablespoon of corn flour
- one tsp powdered garlic
- One tsp powdered onion
- One tsp of optional smoked paprika
- To taste, add salt and pepper.
Guidelines:
Getting ready:
- Tofu should be pressed to eliminate extra moisture. Sandwich the block of tofu between paper towels, then place something heavy on top of it. Give it ten minutes or more.
- Make 1-inch cubes out of the tofu.
preparing by marinating
- Add the olive oil (or sesame oil), smoked paprika (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce (or tamari), salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl.
- To ensure that the tofu cubes are evenly coated in marinade, add them to the bowl and stir gently. Give it five minutes to sit.
Coverage:
- To ensure equal coating, sprinkle the cornstarch over the marinated tofu and mix. A crunchy texture is achieved in part by the cornstarch.
Air Frying:
- For three minutes, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Put the cubes of tofu in the air fryer basket in a single layer. For optimal effects, avoid packing the basket too full.
- To guarantee consistent cooking, shake the tofu basket midway during the 10 to 12 minute air fry time. The outside of the tofu should be crispy and golden brown.
Serving:
- Before serving, take the tofu out of the air fryer and allow it to cool for one minute. Savor your crispy and fluffy tofu from the air fryer as a topping for bowls, in salads, or with your preferred dipping sauce!
Advice:
- Before air-frying the tofu, you can give it a quick spray of cooking oil for an additional crispy texture.
- Try varying the marinades and seasonings to find what works best for you.
- To improve the flavor, marinate the tofu for up to 30 minutes if you have additional time.
- Savor your crispy air fryer tofu, which is quick and tasty!