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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!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: How to, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Iosune Robles

Ingredients

  • 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