The BEST Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

How to make extra crispy air fryer tofu with 5ingredients and 15 minutes. This easy recipe is also healthy, low calorie, oil free, and perfect for meal prep!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 79kcal

Author Rachel

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce *
½ tbsp maple syrup or agave syrup
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp garlic powder
16 oz extra firm tofu or firm tofu

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Drain the tofu and press out excess water by wrapping in a clean lint-free cloth or paper towel and setting a plate or cutting board on top with weighted objects. Allow the tofu to press for at least 10 minutes.
16 oz extra firm tofu
Mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. When the tofu is ready, cut into cubes and place in a shallow dish. Add the sauce to the dish and allow the tofu to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F (205°C). If using an air fryer, evenly spread out the tofu in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway. If using an oven, place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden, flipping halfway.

Notes

*In order to be gluten-free, use liquid aminos instead.

Work in batches if your air fryer is smaller and won't allow for the entire batch to be in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You don't want any tofu touching each other so that they cook evenly and allow each edge to become golden and crispy!

If not all the marinade was absorbed you can use it to flavor rice or add to a stir fry!

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. To reheat, throw them in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp up again.

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