Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Recipe

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Air fryer crispy tofu is one of the easiest and quick air fryer recipes for vegetarians. A delicious meal or appetizer recipe that only takes 15 minutes of cooking time!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

pressing30

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: air fryer tofu, Crispy tofu, tofu recipe

Servings:

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Maricel

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

350 g tofu firm or extra firm traditional tofu
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce or you can use gluten-free soy sauce
½ tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cornmeal
fresh parsley for garnish

For the seasoning

½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp dried parsley
¼ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper optional

For the dipping sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
1 tbsp rice vinegar
½ tbsp water
½ tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar or honey to taste
⅛ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp garlic minced or grated

Instructions

Press the tofu. Wrap the tofu with a paper towel and place it on an inverted container or use a rack with a small baking pan to catch the excess liquid from the tofu. Place a small cast iron pan or wooden board on the tofu and let it stand to press for 30 minutes.
Slice the tofu into a cube, about an inch and a half. After slicing, squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, sesame oil and Worcestershire sauce. Toss the tofu with the oil mixture in a bowl.
Mix all the seasoning ingredients with cornstarch and cornmeal. Then add to the tofu, toss or shake in a bowl until covered with the seasoning.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
Spread the tofu in a single layer. Depending on your air fryer and how crispy you like your tofu. Air fry the tofu at 400°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Mix all the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and serve with the tofu. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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