With just a few simple steps, you can easily create this air fryer crispy tofu, which is perfect for tossing in your favorite sauce, adding to stir-fries, or using as a protein-packed salad topping.

Why Should I Make Tofu In the Air Fryer?

Indeed, the air fryer is a dream tool for tofu lovers, and here’s why:

1. Healthier Alternative: Firstly, you get the crispy texture of fried tofu with only a fraction of the oil.
2. Convenience: Secondly, there is no need to babysit a skillet or deal with splattering oil.
3. Consistent Results: furthermore, the air fryer ensures even cooking, giving you perfectly crispy tofu every time.

What Should I Cover my Tofu In?

The best part about tofu is that it absorbs the flavor of whatever you cover it with so the options are really endless. Douze your crispy tofu in some buffalo sauce, bbq sauce, or try my quick and easy homemade honey garlic sauce:

2 tbsp honey 

1 tbsp sriracha 

2 tsp soy 

1/2 tsp garlic powder 

1/8 tsp smoked paprika 

1/4 tsp mirin 

Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Ingredient Breakdown:

If you want to make the best air fryer crispy tofu, make sure you have the following ingredients:

16 ounce block of extra firm tofu

Canola oil (or neutral oil of choice)

Corn starch

How to Make Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

1. Firstly, wrap your tofu in a few sheets of paper towel after draining it. Rest a heavy pot on top of the tofu to press it for about 15 minutes – this will remove the excess moisture from your tofu.
2. Then, mix canola oil and cornstarch in a small bowl, and whisk vigorously until the cornstarch is evenly dissolved in the oil.
3. Break your tofu block up into medium bite-sized pieces using your hands, and then cover it in the oil and cornstarch mixture.
4. Put the tofu into the airfryer at 400 degrees for 15-30 minutes until it is a deeply golden brown color.

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Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

With just a few simple steps, you can create this air fryer crispy tofu that's perfect for tossing in your favorite sauce or in a stir-fry.

prep time :30 minutes mins

Serves 2

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Ingredients

• 16 ounces extra firm tofu
• 2 tbsp canola oil (or your neutral oil of choice)
• 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

• Firstly, wrap your tofu in a few sheets of paper towel after draining it. Rest a heavy pot on top of the tofu to press it for about 15 minutes – this will remove the excess moisture from your tofu.
• Then, mix canola oil and cornstarch in a small bowl, and whisk vigorously until the cornstarch is evenly dissolved in the oil.
• Break your tofu block up into medium bite-sized pieces using your hands, and then cover it in the oil and cornstarch mixture.
• Put the tofu into the airfryer basket at 400 degrees for 15-30 minutes until it is a deeply golden brown color, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking process.

Notes

Keep in mind that air fryers vary in shape and size which can greatly affect the cooking time for your tofu- this is why the range is between 15 and 30 minutes. I recommend checking the tofu around 7-10 minutes into the cooking process to see how it’s doing and determine how much longer you need to air fry it. At the halfway point, the outside of the tofu should look somewhat dried, and shaking the air fryer basket should easily move the tofu pieces around. If the tofu is still sticking to the basket instead of flipping, it probably needs a few more minutes before you can flip the tofu.