Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
Crispy Air Fryer Tofu is healthy, versatile and so easy to make!
Servings 4
Calories 63kcal
Ingredients
Air Fryer Asian Tofu Wrap
- 14 ounces (1 block) extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp Tamari soy sauce or regular soy sauce if not gluten free
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce optional
- 8 wraps or corn tortillas or large lettuce leaves
- 1 green bell pepper deseeded and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper deseeded and sliced
- 1 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- to serve: Avocado sauce, Sriracha sauce or Peanut sauce
Air Fryer Tofu With Cornstarch
- 14 ounces (1 block) extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp cornstarch corn flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
Air Fryer Asian Tofu Wraps:
- Slice tofu into pieces and set aside.
- Prepare the marinade sauce by mixing tamari soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and Sriracha sauce (optional) in a bowl.
- Add tofu pieces and mix until they are all coated and let stand for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F / 190C.
- Place the tofu into the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, turning a couple of times during cooking so that they cook evenly.
- Remove tofu from the air fryer.
- Spread out tortilla wraps or lettuce and add on as much of each vegetable as you would like, followed by the Air Fried Tofu.
- Top with a generous dollop of the avocado sauce, Sriracha sauce, or an Asian Peanut Sauce.
- Fold up the tortilla (or lettuce) and enjoy your delicious tofu wrap!
Air Fryer Tofu With Cornstarch:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 F / 190 C.
- Mix the cornstarch (cornflour) with the spices and salt till combined.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch mixture on the tofu. Or add the cornstarch into a Ziploc bag, add in the tofu pieces and shake till coated.
- Place the tofu into the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes, turning a couple of times during cooking so that they cook evenly.
- Remove and serve.
Instant Pot Tofu:
- Slice tofu into pieces and set aside.
- Prepare the marinade sauce by mixing tamari soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and Sriracha sauce (optional) in a bowl.
- Add tofu pieces and mix until they are all coated and let stand for about 20 minutes.
- Make sure your Instant Pot is unplugged.
- Add the tofu in a single layer inside the cooking basket, then place the basket over the trivet inside the Instant Pot stainless steel insert.
- Place the Crisplid over the Instant Pot and lower the handle.
- Plug in the Crisplid and set the temperature to 375F / 190C.
- Cook for 12 minutes, turning a couple of times during cooking so that they cook evenly.
Crispy Tofu In The Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400F / 200C / 180 fan assisted / gas 6.
- Mix the cornstarch with the spices and salt till combined.
- Lightly spray the tofu with low calorie spray.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch mixture on the tofu. Or add the cornstarch into a Ziploc bag, add in the tofu pieces and shake till coated.
- Place the coated tofu on a lined baking tray and bake for 30 mins, turning halfway through or until as crispy as you like.
- Remove and serve.
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Notes
Crispy Tofu Tips and Timings
- Be sure the tofu is fully dry before sprinkling or mixing on the seasoning.
- Make sure the tofu is coated evenly so all sides crisp up.
- Remember that this recipe uses extra firm tofu. If your tofu is not extra firm, then press it to firm it up before using.
- Do turn the tofu a couple of times during cooking so that they cook evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 164mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.3mg