Air Fryer Tofu

Build the Meal Around Air Fryer Tofu

• Steamed broccoli
• Cauliflower rice
• A cucumber salad

Making Air Fryer Tofu, Step by Step

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1. Press the tofu for 10 minutes between paper towels under a heavy pan, then cut into 2.5 cm cubes. Heat the air fryer to 200°C / 390°F for 3 minutes.

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2. Toss the cubes gently with the cornflour, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika and pepper until evenly coated.

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3. Cook the tofu in a single layer in the basket for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp at the edges.

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4. Toss the hot tofu with the soy sauce and sesame oil, and scatter with the spring onions and sesame seeds.

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Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Press the tofu properly; it is the single biggest influence on crispness.

If your air fryer is small, cook in two batches rather than crowding the basket.

Toss the cubes gently when coating, as pressed tofu crumbles easily.

Ingredient Swaps

• Out of spring onions? A small regular onion, finely sliced, or a few chives stirred in at the end both cover the job.

Storing and Reheating

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Re-crisp in the air fryer or a hot pan.

Air Fryer Tofu: Your Questions Answered

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.