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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Crispy Tofu made in the air fryer with a delicious Ginger Soy glaze and dipping sauce is a wonderful vegetarian and vegan-friendly meal to enjoy. Looking to up your vegetables, add in broccoli or cauliflower florets the last 5 minutes of air frying.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword air fryer tofu, crispy tofu recipe, crispy tofu recipe air fryer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 101kcal
Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

Sesame Ginger Sauce

  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and grated
  • Sriracha or Chili Paste, to taste optional of you prefer some spice to your tofu
  • sesame seeds optional topping
  • green onions chopped, optional garnish

Instructions

Air fryer tofu

  • Wrap the tofu with paper towels and press it to remove as much moisture as possible.
  • Cut the tofu into ½-¾” cubes and coat the tofu cubes evenly with cornstarch.
  • Place the tofu in a single layer into a lightly oiled air fryer. Cook at 400°F, 15-18 minutes, or until the tofu is crispy and golden brown.

Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce

  • While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sesame sauce. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine water, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger (and sriracha, if using).
  • Allow the mixture to simmer until it has thickened-- about 5 minutes.
  • Allow the sauce and cooked tofu to cool for 3-4 minutes before saucing-- this will help the tofu stay crisp.
  • Serve over rice, garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, optional garnish.
  • If looking for adding vegetables to the meal, add broccoli crowns or cauliflower florets during the last 5 minutes of air frying.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
Note 1: Don't miss the step of pressing the tofu to drain off excess water. This will ensure crispy tofu. 
Storage: Once you make air fryer tofu, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. 
  • I am not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg