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Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

Cubes of pressed tofu tossed in cornstarch and soy sauce, then air-fried until shatteringly crisp on the outside and tender within — no deep-frying required.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sriracha, for serving
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 1 scallion, sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Toss the cubes with soy sauce and sesame oil, then let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavor.
  3. Sprinkle the cornstarch, garlic powder and onion powder over the tofu and toss gently until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp on all sides.
  6. Drizzle with sriracha and garnish with sesame seeds and scallion before serving.

Notes

Don't skip pressing the tofu — the drier it starts, the crispier it gets in the air fryer.