Best Air Fryer Tofu Recipes
AIR FRYER TOFU
These crispy tofu bites are great as a snack, a topping for a salad, or added to a stir-fry. You may have to cook these in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
Provided by Bren
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top and press tofu for 30 minutes; drain and discard any accumulated liquid and cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl; mix well. Add tofu cubes and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Place tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 5 minutes without shaking the fryer. Continue air frying, shaking occasionally, until browned, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
AIR FRYER VEGAN BUFFALO TOFU BITES
Tofu is breaded and air-fried then tossed in buffalo sauce for vegan buffalo wings to cure your spicy fix without oil. Freezing the tofu gives it a chewy texture that makes this snack just that much better. Serve with fresh veggies and vegan ranch dressing.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 8h40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove tofu block from the package and discard liquid. Wrap tofu in cheesecloth, place on a plate, and cover with a heavy pot until remaining liquid has been squeezed out, about 10 minutes. Remove the cheesecloth and cut tofu into 20 1-inch, bite-sized pieces. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove tofu from freezer and thaw on paper towels or a dry cheesecloth. Pat dry.
- While tofu is thawing, put cornstarch into a resealable plastic bag. Pour rice milk into a small bowl.
- Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place tofu into the bag with the cornstarch, seal, and shake to coat the tofu pieces completely. Remove tofu pieces and dredge each piece in rice milk.
- Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and pepper in the resealable plastic bag with the cornstarch residue; shake until well mixed. Place each piece of tofu, one at a time, back in the bag with the bread crumbs. Shake the bag until tofu piece is completely coated, tap gently to shake off excess, and place tofu on a wire rack while you repeat with remaining tofu pieces.
- Add coated tofu to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket to loosen the pieces. Cook for another 3 minutes or until browned.
- Place 1/3 cup buffalo sauce in a bowl, add cooked tofu bites, and toss to coat. Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over tofu and continue tossing to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 243.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
AIR FRYER CHILI-GARLIC TOFU WITH GREEN BEANS
Air fryers aren't just for French fries, and this recipe showcases their versatility with a stir-fry-like dish that uses just a fraction of the typical amount of oil. Cleanup is a breeze since any splatters are kept in the fryer, and everything is cooked in about 30 minutes. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender and soft on the inside, perfect for soaking up the warming chili sauce. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain the tofu, wrap each block in several layers of paper towel and set on a large plate. Place a heavy pan on top (cast-iron works great for this) to press excess liquid from the tofu; allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Slice each tofu block into six 1/2-inch-thick slices. Drain the large plate of any excess liquid, wipe dry and place the tofu slices back on the plate. Put 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to coat both sides of the slices with the oil. Season both sides of the slices with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Lay the tofu slices flat in the basket of the air fryer and cook, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden and crisp, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F again.
- Toss the green beans in a large bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook the beans, tossing halfway through, until tender and blistered, about 10 minutes.
- While the beans cook, combine the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, chili-garlic paste, cornstarch, garlic and 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan and stir until the cornstarch is dissolved. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly reduced, thickened and shiny, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer the beans to a large serving plate and shingle the tofu slices on top. Drizzle the sauce over the tofu and beans and garnish with the scallions.
AIR FRYER CRISPY HONEY SOY TOFU RECIPE BY TASTY
Introducing honey soy tofu that's so tasty, you won't want to share. Pressing the tofu takes some time, but after that, the process is easy and the crispy results are worth it! Coat the tofu cubes in a simple DIY seasoning mix, air fry to crispy perfection, then toss in a delicious ginger honey soy sauce. We recommend serving it over steamed rice with your favorite vegetable alongside.
Provided by Aleya Zenieris
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Prepare the tofu: Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Remove the tofu from the package and lay on the prepared baking sheet. Top with 2 more paper towels and another baking sheet and weigh down with a heavy pan or cast iron skillet. Press the tofu for 30-60 minutes to remove excess liquid before frying. This can be done up to 2 days ahead; store the pressed tofu in an airtight container until ready to use.
- After pressing, transfer the tofu to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the potato starch, ground ginger, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Add the tofu cubes and toss until well coated on all sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the inside of the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, shake off the excess flour from each piece of tofu and place in the air fryer. Fry for 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy. Transfer to a medium bowl while you repeat with the remaining tofu.
- While the tofu fries, make the sauce: in a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, honey, sambal, garlic, and rice wine. Cook over medium heat until the sauce reduces and starts to thicken, 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup water and the cornstarch to make a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, until thickened. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin out with water as needed.
- Pour the sauce over the tofu and toss until well coated. Save any remaining sauce for dipping if desired, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Arrange the tofu on a platter and top with the sesame seeds, scallions, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve over steamed rice with your favorite steamed vegetable, such as broccoli.
- Enjoy!
AIR-FRYER TOFU
This Asian-inspired air-fryer tofu recipe was the first meatless meal my fiance made for me. It's a wonderful light protein and is so easy to pair with broiled or grilled veggies such as eggplant, asparagus or even tomatoes. -Emily Steers, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cut tofu lengthwise into 3/8-in. thick slices; cut each slice in half diagonally to make triangles. Add to marinade and turn to coat. Refrigerate 3-5 hours, turning occasionally., Preheat air fryer to 400°. Reserving marinade, place tofu on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Drizzle remaining marinade over tops. Cook until lightly browned and heated through, 6-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AIR FRYER VEGAN TOFU AND ASPARAGUS SCRAMBLE
Firm tofu, when crumbled, has a scrambled egg texture. This tofu scramble is nutritionally comparable to scrambled eggs, and is a wonderful healthy choice for breakfast or any other meal! This savory scramble requires a few air fryer steps, and is topped with a sweet soy sauce drizzle and chopped, raw almonds.
Provided by Diana71
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Breakfast and Brunch
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until sauce has reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool and thicken.
- Meanwhile, place raw almonds into a small bowl and cover with water. Soak for at least 10 minutes, then drain. Cut each almond into thirds or smaller chunks if desired.
- Press tofu block between paper towels. Place your hands on the top and bottom of the block and firmly squeeze out extra water. Set aside on a cutting board until ready to use.
- Place asparagus spears in one layer across the crisping tray in the air fryer basket. Lightly spritz with olive oil cooking spray.
- Set air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and cook asparagus for 10 minutes. Pull basket out after 5 minutes to shake vigorously; return basket and continue cooking. Pour cooked asparagus pieces into a large bowl.
- Mix olive oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Cut tofu block into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes and add to the bowl. Mix carefully to coat tofu cubes on all sides, keeping cubes as intact as possible. Toss cubes with nutritional yeast.
- Place seasoned tofu cubes onto the crisping tray in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes, shaking vigorously after 5 minutes.
- Mix tofu cubes and asparagus pieces together, pressing some of the cubes apart into a semi-scrambled texture. Drizzle sweet soy sauce over the mixture and top with chopped almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1930.1 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
EASY AIR FRYER TOFU
My kids are huge tofu fans and we always order fried tofu when we are doing take-out. So we tried to make fried tofu at home with our air fryer and it turned out great and was very easy. I spiced it very lightly because the kids don't like a lot of spice, but feel free to increase and vary the spices.
Provided by barbara
Categories Tofu Recipes
Time 52m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut block of tofu in half vertically and set side by side on a plate lined with multiple layers of paper towels. Add a thick layer of paper towels on top, weigh down with a heavy object (I used my bread box) and press for 30 minutes to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce and carefully toss to coat.
- Combine cornstarch, onion powder, paprika, and white pepper in a small bowl. Add to tofu and carefully coat tofu with cornstarch mixture. Drizzle with sesame oil. Place tofu pieces in one layer in the basket of your air fryer. You might need to work in batches.
- Air-fry at 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Turn tofu pieces over and air-fry until crispy, about 6 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 234.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
AIR FRYER TOFU MILANESA
Crispy tofu with a Tex-Mex flair. Tofu is dipped in eggs, corn flour, and spices like the Mexican Milanesa de pollo then air-fried until crisp and served with your favorite Tex-Mex fixings like pico de gallo and guacamole.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories World Cuisine Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut tofu lengthwise into 2 slabs. Cut each slab into two triangles.
- Mix bread crumbs and taco seasoning together in a shallow pan or plate. Lightly beat eggs in a separate shallow pan or plate.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dip each tofu triangle into the beaten eggs. Dredge them in the bread crumb mixture. Gently press down to coat each side. Arrange in a single layer on a plate. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook in the air fryer on one side for 15 minutes. Flip each triangle and spray lightly with cooking spray. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes more. You may need to cook in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer basket.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 537.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
AIR FRYER BANG BANG TOFU
Air-fried tofu that is seasoned on the inside, crispy on the outside, and dipped in a sweet-heat sauce for a party in your mouth with every bite. Serve in lettuce wraps if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h3m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top and press tofu for 30 minutes. Drain and discard any accumulated liquid and cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Place cubed tofu in a bowl and drizzle with sesame oil. Gently stir and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make bang bang sauce by whisking mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha sauce together until smooth. Place panko in a separate bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix tofu with 1/2 cup bang bang sauce until evenly combined. Coat tofu in the panko bread crumbs and place in the basket of the air fryer, making sure tofu pieces do not overlap. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Shake and cook for 3 minutes more. Garnish with green onion and serve with remaining bang bang sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1093.5 mg, Sugar 11 g
CRISPY AIR FRYER TOFU IN ASIAN SAUCE RECIPE
This Air Fryer Tofu recipe is crispy, delicious & easy to make. Air Fryer Tofu is then coated in easy Asian Sauce to make it a complete meal.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
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The Air Fryer
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance designed to cook food by circulating hot air around it. Compared to traditional frying methods, air fryer meals are generally considered healthier because they require little to no oil.Advantages of Air Fryer Tofu Recipes
Air fryer tofu recipes are considered a healthier alternative to deep-fried tofu because they use little to no oil. This approach minimizes the fat content, thus reducing your overall calorie intake. Furthermore, air fryer tofu recipes are often textured and crispy, giving them an appealing crunch similar to deep-fried tofu. The air fryer method is also a time saver since it requires little to no supervision as it cooks.Types of Air Fryer Tofu
There are different types of air fryer tofu recipes that you can try depending on your taste preferences. For instance, you can opt for marinated tofu, breaded tofu, or even plain tofu. Marinated tofu results in a flavorful and tender texture, and it is the best option for people who prefer savory dishes. Breaded tofu, on the other hand, is ideal for those who love a crunchy texture. Finally, plain tofu is for people who desire a simple yet nutritious meal.Marinated Air Fryer Tofu Recipe
Ingredients- Tofu block
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cut the tofu block into small cubes and place them into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, coconut sugar, minced ginger, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the tofu cubes and toss to ensure the marinade coats every cube.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Place the tofu cubes onto the air fryer tray, making sure not to overcrowd, as this can affect the crispiness.
- Air fry the tofu for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy
Breaded Air Fryer Tofu Recipe
Ingredients- Tofu block
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- Drain the tofu block and press it in a tofu press or with a heavy object like a cast-iron skillet wrapped in a clean towel. This step ensures excess water is drained out of the tofu, which helps it to crisp up in the air fryer.
- Cut the tofu block into even-sized squares.
- In a small bowl, mix together Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Tip the dry mixture onto a plate.
- In a separate bowl, beat an egg.
- Dip each tofu square in the egg mixture and coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) and spray it with cooking oil.
- Place the breaded tofu squares into the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through or until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy.
Plain Air Fryer Tofu Recipe
Ingredients- Tofu block
- Salt and pepper
- Drain the tofu block and press it in a tofu press or with a heavy object like a cast-iron skillet wrapped in a clean towel.
- Cut the tofu block into even-sized squares.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray it with cooking oil.
- Place the tofu squares into the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through or until golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer, season with salt and pepper, then serve.