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A plate full of air fried crispy tofu. One piece is being picked up by chopsticks
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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Easy Crispy Air Fryer Tofu that is golden crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's the perfect vegan protein to add to any dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: air fryer recipe, air fryer tofu, asian tofu, crispy tofu, vegan protein
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Shuang Shuang Liang

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 block of firm tofu

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • Salt to taste *
  • 1 clove of garlic minced optional

Instructions

  • Remove the tofu from the container and drain it. Wrap it in paper towel and press the tofu by placing a frying pan on top to allow excess moisture to drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, vinegar, minced garlic (if using any) and salt.
  • Slice the tofu into cubes and toss in the marinade. Fully cover the tofu with the marinade and let it sit for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 F
  • Place the marinated tofu in the air fryer basket without overcrowding them.
  • Air fry for 15 -17 minutes or until golden and crispy, toss halfway through.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* Coconut aminos is salty itself. Add additional salt as preferred. (I didn't need any additional salt for my own taste)
* You can also use soy sauce in replacement of coconut aminos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g