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Air Fryer Tofu is flavorful, easy way to prepare tofu with Asian flavors like sesame oil, soy sauce, and fresh minced garlic, it has a crispy texture and this recipe uses less oil than traditional fried tofu recipes because it’s cooked in one of our favorite kitchen appliances, the Air Fryer! (vegetarian, dairy-free)

Air Fryer Tofu

Hi Everyone, When we make this Air Fryer Tofu, it is gone so fast because it’s so flavorful and delicious!

You can have it by itself or on top of rice or as a part of a dish.

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Ingredients

• 1 package (14 oz (397 g) Extra Firm Tofu (I use Nasoya Organic Tofu Extra Firm, it’s Vegan, Gluten-Free, USDA Organic Certified and Certified Plant-Based)

  Marinade

• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, regular
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
• 1/8 teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice blend
• Optional: 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce or substitute for vegan Worcestershire sauce

  Optional Toppings

• green onions (scallions)
• sesame seeds
• fresh chopped cilantro

Kitchen Tools

• measuring spoons and cup
• plates or a tofu press
• paper towels
• medium mixing bowl
• whisk
• Air Fryer *I linked to the one that we have in the recipe card at the end of the post

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This post was originally published on 3/5/2020 and updated and republished on 9/8/2021.

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Air Fryer Tofu

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Air Fryer Tofu is flavorful, easy way to prepare tofu with Asian flavors like sesame oil, soy sauce, and fresh minced garlic, it has a crispy texture and this recipe uses less oil than traditional fried tofu recipes because it’s cooked in one of our favorite kitchen appliances, the Air Fryer! vegetarian, vegan.

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Ingredients

• 1 package (14 oz (397 g) Extra Firm Tofu (I use Nasoya Organic Tofu Extra Firm, it’s Vegan, Gluten-Free, USDA Organic Certified and Certified Plant-Based)

Marinade

• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, regular
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
• 1/8 teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice blend
• Optional: 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce or substitute for vegan Worcestershire sauce

Optional Toppings

• green onions (scallions)
• sesame seeds
• fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Press the Tofu: Press your extra firm tofu for 15-30 minutes (you can use a tofu press) or by sandwiching it between 2 plates with paper towels.
2. Cut the pressed tofu into bite-size squares.
3. Marinate: In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients and whisk to combine. Add the cut up tofu and stir to coat. Allow it to marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Cook in the Air Fryer: Heat the Air Fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add the tofu in a single layer and make sure that the squares are not touching. Cook the tofu for 10-15 minutes, checking halfway to shake the basket to ensure even baking and you may have to cook the remaining tofu in batches depending on how large your Air Fryer basket is. If you want the tofu to be crispier, you can add 2-3 minutes at a time, making sure to check, so that it doesn't burn. Serve with steamed rice or by itself, enjoy!

Notes

• The air fryer we have: Dash DFAF455GBAQ01 Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non Stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 6 qt, Aqua *Amazon Affiliate linked in the recipe card

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 533mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 24g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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