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
- ¼ cup soy sauce, low-sodium
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for the basket (neutral flavor, such as canola, safflower, etc.)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Sliced green onions or chopped cilantro, for garnish
Recommended Equipment
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.16 ounces tofu
- 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.1/4 cup soy sauce | 1/4 cup rice vinegar | 2 tsp ginger | 1 tsp garlic | 1 tbsp brown sugar | 1 tbsp vegetable oil | 2 tsp sesame oil
- Air fry.Remove the tofu from the marinade and let excess drip off. 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. Garnish with green onions or cilantro, if desired. Serve the tofu in a simple salad, with rice, or with a dipping sauce.Sliced green onions or chopped cilantro
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
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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