Air Fryer Tofu
This Air Fryer Tofu is soft on the inside, but ultra crispy on the outside. It's marinated in a flavorful sauce and makes the perfect addition to any meal!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten free substitute such as coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (16 oz) block extra-firm tofu drained and pressed very well, then cubed into 32 chunks
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F and grease the basket generously with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and maple syrup until well combined, then pour into a gallon sized baggie.
- Add tofu to the baggie, then seal and gently shake until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu, then seal and gently shake until the tofu is evenly coated in the cornstarch.
- Working in batches, add tofu cubes to the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer (make sure no pieces are touching to ensure even cooking and crisping).
- Air fry for 15 minutes, gently flipping halfway through.
- Remove from air fryer, sprinkle with salt, then repeat with remaining tofu.
- Serve as desired (example: tofu fried rice or with some sort of dipping sauce) and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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