Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

This air fryer tofu is perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and is both vegan and gluten free! Made with just 5 total ingredients, it’s the perfect meal prep staple that’s both easy and delicious.

I’ve been experimenting with so many crispy air fryer tofu recipes and this one is definitely a winner! It’s so incredibly easy to make, and comes out perfectly crispy every time. All you do is press your tofu to remove excess liquid, coat it in a little cornstarch and spices, and pop it in the air fryer to bake! I love prepping this tofu in advance and adding it to my nourish bowls throughout the week. I’ve paired it with basmati rice and steamed broccoli here which is a go to weeknight dinner of mine! Other ways I love serving this tofu are with stir fry noodles, over quinoa, and on top of a bed of greens with roasted veggies.

TIPS TO MAKE THE PERFECT CRISPY AIR FRYER TOFU

Press tofu for at least 30 minutes – pressing the tofu is essential to making your tofu extra crispy! It removes the excess moisture from your tofu as tofu that’s still soggy with water will rarely ever get crispy.

Use firm or extra firm tofu – this is the only way to go! Soft tofu often ends up “mushing” when you’re trying to coat or marinate it, and also doesn’t crisp up as well. Firm and extra firm tofu hold together well and can withstand higher heat cooking.

Spray tofu before air frying – this helps all of the coating and spices to stick to your tofu while it’s cooking. Spraying the tofu also allows it to get extra crispy on the outside.

OTHER EASY MEALS YOU MIGHT ENJOY:

1. Baked Falafel
2. Tempeh Bolognese
3. Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

This air fryer tofu is perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and is both vegan and gluten free! Made with just 5 total ingredients, its the perfect meal prep staple that's both easy and delicious.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Resting Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 16oz block extra firm tofu
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos (sub soy sauce)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Cooking Spray

Instructions

 

• Press tofu for 30 minutes to remove as much liquid as possible.
• Cut tofu into cubes and then transfer to a large ziploc bag. Toss with coconut aminos. Add in cornstarch, paprika and garlic powder, and toss again to coat completely.
• Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil and arrange tofu in a single layer. Spray tops of tofu and air fry at 375F for 15 minutes, flipping with a spatula/tossing half way. Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or whatever you'd like!

Keyword Air Fryer Recipes, Air Fryer Tofu