Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for making crispy, flavorful tofu using an air fryer. This method creates a golden, crunchy exterior while keeping the tofu tender inside, perfect for adding to curries, stir-fries, rice bowls, or enjoying with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Tofu and Coating
- 1 block extra firm tofu (vacuum-packed, no pressing needed)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (plus more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2–3 teaspoons all-purpose spice blend
For Serving
- Your favorite sauce for serving (e.g., curry sauce, stir-fry sauce, dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Mix The Batter: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the nutritional yeast, cornstarch, soy sauce, oil, and all-purpose spice blend into a fairly loose and runny batter. If the batter is too thick or paste-like, add an extra 1-2 teaspoons of soy sauce to thin it out.
- Coat The Tofu: Tear the tofu block into chunks and place them directly into the batter bowl. Using a wide spatula, gently toss the tofu pieces to coat them thoroughly and evenly with the batter.
- Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Place the coated tofu pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, then pause to shake the basket gently to turn the tofu. Continue air frying for an additional 5 minutes until the tofu reaches a golden, crispy texture.
- Sauce and Serve: Remove the tofu from the air fryer and toss it with your favorite sauce or serve it with a dipping sauce. This crispy tofu pairs wonderfully with curries, stir-fries, or rice bowls.
Notes
- Use vacuum-packed extra firm tofu to avoid pressing and draining—makes the process quicker and easier.
- Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy and savory flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- You can customize the all-purpose spice blend according to your taste; common spices include garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Recommended sauces include teriyaki, peanut sauce, or your preferred curry sauce.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model; adjust accordingly for desired crispiness.
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