Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
Crispy air fryer tofu with a flavorful soy-ginger marinade — quick, easy, and perfect for bowls or dipping.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces tofu, extra firm
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low-sodium
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for the basket (neutral flavor, such as canola, safflower, etc.)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Sliced green onions or chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Press the tofu. To remove excess moisture, press the tofu. Use a tofu press or place it on several layers of paper towels and wrap it in a kitchen towel. Place a cast iron skillet on the wrapped tofu and add a few heavy cans for extra weight. Press it for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time.
- Prep the tofu. Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and place it in a shallow baking dish or container.
- Make the marinade. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and sesame oil in a small bowl and whisk to blend. Pour it over the tofu. Cover and refrigerate the tofu for 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can let the tofu marinate up to 12 hours.
- Air fry. Brush the air fryer basket with oil and arrange the tofu in it, leaving some space between the cubes. Air fry the tofu at 400 F for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp, shaking the basket a few times to ensure the cubes brown evenly.
- Serve and enjoy. Serve the tofu in a simple salad, with rice, or serve it with a sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 816mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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