Air Fryer Tofu

Air fryer tofu, easy, affordable, and high in protein. It is a super simple and healthy recipe that requires 4 ingredients and 30 minutes!

Tofu is one of my favorite ingredients ever. It's affordable, nutritious, and super high in good-quality vegan protein. I usually bake it, but when I tried this air fryer tofu I couldn't believe how good it actually is!

It is super easy to prepare and it turns out really crispy, tasty, and satisfying. As it is conveniently made with an air fryer, this recipe requires only 1 tablespoon of oil, but you can omit it if you want to.

Besides, you can serve it with plenty of different ingredients, but one of my favorite ways of eating it is with some delicious veggie stir fry. However, you can also have it plain.

Air fryer tofu recipe, simple, flavorful, and ready in no time. To make it you only need 4 affordable and easy-to-find ingredients and just 30 minutes. I hope you enjoy!

Air fryer tofu recipe - Short video

How to make air fryer tofu - Step by step

• Cut the tofu into cubes (photo 1).
• Place the tofu cubes into a mixing bowl (photo 2) and add all the remaining ingredients (photo 3). Stir until well combined (photo 4) and let the tofu marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably overnight.
• Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF or 200ºC. 
• Transfer the tofu cubes to the air fryer basket in a single layer (photo 5) and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, shaking the pan a couple of times to promote even cooking (photo 6).
• Serve your air fryer tofu immediately.

Pro tips

• Prep time includes the 15 minutes you need to let the tofu marinate.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, you could sautée the tofu in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, or bake it at 400ºF or 200ºC for 10-15 minutes. Then remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip each of the tofu cubes so they can cook evenly on the other side. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Try the tofu before serving and add more salt if needed.
• Feel free to add any spices or herbs you like or have on hand.
• Soy sauce can be replaced by tamari or coconut aminos. You could also add some salt instead, but I think soy sauce is the best choice.
• Oil is optional, but it makes the tofu crispier and more flavorful.
• Firm or extra firm tofu are the best options for this recipe, as silken or other soft tofu types wouldn’t work as good.

How long will this tofu keep?

This recipe will last for quite a long time if stored properly, so if you have leftovers make sure to keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Can I make it without pressing?

Although I don't press the tofu because I think it really is not necessary (I just drain it), feel free to do it if you want to.

How to serve air fryer tofu

I usually serve tofu with some veggies. One of my favorite ways of eating it is with some veggie stir fry and a little bit of rice. You can also serve it with soups like cabbage soup, vegetable soup, or with anything you want to!

Looking for more tofu recipes?

• Fried Tofu
• Baked Tofu
• Marinated Tofu
• Sesame Tofu
• Sweet and Sour Tofu

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Air Fryer Tofu

Air fryer tofu, easy, affordable, and high in protein. It is a super simple and healthy recipe that requires 4 ingredients and 30 minutes!

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Course: How to, Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Iosune

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 16 ounces firm tofu
• ▢ 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• ▢ 1 tablespoon oil, I used extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

• Cut the tofu into cubes. I don’t press the tofu because I prefer to save some time and also think it’s not necessary, but it’s up to you. I just drain the tofu and discard the liquid.
• Place the tofu cubes into a mixing bowl and add all the remaining ingredients. Stir until well combined and let the tofu marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably overnight.
• Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF or 200 Cº (I preheat mine according to manufacturer's recommendations, for about 3 minutes). 
• Transfer the tofu cubes to the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, shaking the pan a couple of times to promote even cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook half the tofu at a time.
• Serve immediately with dishes like veggie stir fry, cabbage soup, or vegetable soup.
• Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

• Prep time includes the 15 minutes you need to let the tofu marinate.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, you could sautée the tofu in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, or bake it at 400ºF or 200ºC for 10-15 minutes. Then remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip each of the tofu cubes so they can cook evenly on the other side. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Try the tofu before serving and add more salt if needed.
• Feel free to add any spices or herbs you like or have on hand.
• Soy sauce can be replaced by tamari or coconut aminos. You could also add some salt instead, but I think soy sauce is the best choice.
• Oil is optional, but it makes the tofu crispier and more flavorful.
• Firm or extra firm tofu are the best options for this recipe, as silken or other soft tofu types wouldn’t work as good.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 8.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 465mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 1g