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Crispy air fryer tofu cubes in plate with a small bowl of vegan mayo
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5 from 64 votes

Air Fryer Tofu Recipe

A simple recipe for the crispiest air fryer tofu that's ready in under 15 minutes! Eat as a snack or add it to salads, bowls and wraps.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: 15-minute, Air Fryer Tofu, crispy tofu
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Vaishali · Holy Cow Vegan
Cost: $3.10 per recipe/$0.77 per serving

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 14 oz extra firm tofu (or high protein tofu. If using extra firm tofu, press out the water).
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (or cayenne, which will add more heat than paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon avocado oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Cut the tofu lengthwise into four slabs, then cut each slab into 12 cubes.
    Tofu cut in cubes.
  • Place the tofu and all marinade ingredients in a bowl, toss to mix. You can air-fry the tofu rightaway or, if you have the time, let it stand for 30 minutes.
    Tofu cubes in bowl with seasonings.
  • Place the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket, with a bit of space between each cube, and insert it in the air fryer. You might need to do this in two batches..
    Seasoned tofu in air fryer basket.
  • Air-fry the tofu for 12 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit/190 degrees Celsius. Halfway through air frying remove the basket and toss the tofu cubes around. This helps the tofu cubes crisp up evenly.
    Tofu after air frying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg