Name: Air Fryer Tofu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 ounces extra-firm tofu; ½ tablespoon avocado oil; 2 tablespoons tamari; ½ teaspoon sriracha; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Air Fryer Tofu

This air fryer tofu is crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, and packed with delicious savory flavor. The recipe is simple and foolproof— it's my favorite way to cook tofu at home!

45 min total 30 min prep 15 min cook 4

Instructions

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1 Press the tofu (optional step). Wrap the block of tofu in a kitchen towel or paper towels. Place a heavy cast iron skillet on top and let it sit for 30 minutes. This will help squeeze excess water out of the tofu, which will make it more crisp as it cooks.
2 Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
3 In a large bowl, combine the oil, tamari, and sriracha. Cut the tofu into cubes, add it to the bowl, and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu and toss again.
4 Place the tofu cubes into the air fryer basket in a single layer with a little space between each piece. Don’t overcrowd the basket. Work in batches if necessary. Air fry for 11 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway, or until golden brown and crisp around the edges. The exact timing will depend on your air fryer. Repeat with any remaining tofu.
5 See the blog post above for ideas to use your air fryer tofu.