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The crispiest air fryer tofu – in 15 minutes! Extremely easy, incredibly versatile, and an absolute weeknight go-to.
This Air Fryer Tofu Is Bonkers Amazing.
This crispy, craggly 15-minute tofu is honestly blowing my mind.
There’s only so much you can do with tofu to get it to knock your socks off, but OH MY! the texture! Like, I can’t even believe you can get this kind of delightful crisp and ruggedy crunch with such low effort and energy.
Why I love this:
- You get a crispity, crackly golden exterior that looks and tastes like it’s breaded and fried
- There’s lots of savory saltiness without any one distinct flavor, making it extremely versatile for use in tons of recipes
- It is an absolutely elite canvas for sauces – they cling to every nook, cranny, and crevice of that golden exterior
AND! If you buy the vacuum-packed tofu, there is no pressing. I repeat: NO PRESSING!
You’re just ripping apart a block of tofu, tossing it in a quick little batter of sorts, and air frying for less than 15 minutes. Holy. Smokes.
This air fryer tofu is already affectionately known in my life as AFT, like the vegetarian cousin to the air fryer chicken (AFC): both extremely easy, versatile, and an absolute go-to that I make multiple times each week.
- Toss it in a curry – yes.
- Sauce it up and add it to a rice bowl – yes.
- Throw into a noodle stir-fry – absolutely.
- Dip it in your favorite sauce like a chicken nugget – big yes. My girls love this.
My favorite sauce for this at the moment is the gochujang sauce from the air fryer chicken post – yep, still on that train. I’ll include it again in the notes of the recipe. I just toss the crispified tofu with a bit of the sauce and it melts right in and it is divine. Have fun!
Welcome To My House! Let’s Make This Air Fryer Tofu.
1
Whisk up your sauce.
Cornstarch, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, and oil. Add a pinch of spice mix. Voila! It’s your batter.
2
Rip Your Tofu and Toss It In.
I like to rip the tofu apart because it gets those fun craggly edges that hold onto all the batter. So just… rip, toss it in, and give it a gentle stir to coat.
3
Air Fry for 10-15 Minutes.
I typically do 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Then give it a shake, and finish for another 5 minutes to get it extra nice and golden.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Fryer Tofu
Can you make this without nutritional yeast?
Yes! You can either replace it with an additional tablespoon of cornstarch, or an equal value of breadcrumbs. If you use a bit of extra cornstarch, your batter might be a bit thicker, more like a paste. That’s fine, just coat the tofu as best as you can and it’ll still air fry up with lots of nice texture for you.
Can I use arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch?
Yes! It should work the same.
Does air fryer tofu keep as leftovers?
Yes! As with any “fried” food, it will lose a bit of its crispiness and the texture changes a bit, especially if it has already been tossed or served in a sauce. That said, I have never not liked it when re-toasted in the air fryer or re-heated. 🙂
Can you make this without an air fryer?
Yes! Baking the tofu at 425 for 15-20 minutes should achieve a similar effect.
How can I do this with meat?
I’ve got a recipe for that! Here’s some Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken (similar recipe, but with chicken).