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Air fryer tofu cubes with a dipping sauce and chopsticks.
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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Flavourful and crispy air fryer tofu made in just 15 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 158kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 300 g Super Firm Tofu or use extra firm tofu and press it for 30 minutes first
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cornflour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • If using extra firm tofu (instead of super firm tofu) you will need to press the tofu block for 30 minutes prior to air frying. Wrap the tofu block in a clean tea towel, place it on a plate with a heavy frying pan on top, and leave it for 30 minutes to ensure the excess liquid has been drawn out. Pat dry and off you go!
  • Preheat the air fryer to 200C (400F)
  • Place the tofu block on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut it into small cubes about 2cm square.
    300 g Super Firm Tofu
  • In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric and garlic powder. Place the tofu cubes in a mixing bowl and gently mix in the seasoned oil mixture, making sure every cube is coated.
    1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Turmeric, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • Sprinkle in the cornflour (corn starch) and mix to coat each cube.
    1 teaspoon Cornflour
  • Place the tofu cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry at 200C (400F) for 11-15 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip with tongs halfway through cooking. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
    ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Notes

Top Tips:
  • Make sure the tofu is in a single layer in the air fryer basket, to allow the hot air to circulate around each cube. This is what helps get it lovely and crispy!
  • If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook the tofu in two batches to ensure they are not overcrowded.
  • All air fryers are different so I suggest checking your tofu after 10 minutes to see if it is done.
 
Variations:
Try different seasonings for the tofu - Cajun, Jerk, and Italian seasonings all work well.
If you like your food spicy, add a teaspoon of chili powder!
Garnish with chopped green onions (spring onions) and sesame seeds before serving.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
589
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
62
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
598
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
194
mg
19
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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