Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

completed Air Fryer Tofu plated against a light surface

5 from 84 votes

This easy Air Fryer Tofu is golden and super crispy in just 15 minutes of cooking time and practically as crispy as deep-fried with minimal oil!

Prep Time35

Cook Time15

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 78kcal

Author: Toni

Equipment

air fryer
measuring spoons
medium bowl

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package of extra firm tofu, heavily pressed and cut into ½-inch cubes
1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
¼ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

Place the tofu in a medium bowl with the oil and toss until it’s thoroughly coated. Add in the soy sauce and freshly ground pepper and mix together. Let it marinate for 30 minutes (or longer) in the refrigerator.
Spread a single layer of tofu in your air fryer. For the tofu to be evenly air fried, it’s best that the cubes don’t touch.
Set the temperature to 375 and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. At 8 minutes, shake up the tofu for an even cook, then put it back in the air fryer.

Video

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the basket: The air should be able to circulate all the way around each tofu nugget. If needed, cook them in batches.
Change the shape: This method will also work with tofu triangles, sticks, ‘torn’ tofu nuggets, etc. Just make them ½-inch thick.
Cooking time varies: Based on your type and air fryer model, so monitor them the first time following this recipe.

Nutrition

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