Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Recipe

Name: Resep Tahu Penggorengan Udara Renyah
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 block extra firm tofu (look for one that is vacuum-packed so you don’t have to press it! I get mine at Trader Joe’s but Target has it as well. See note 1); 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (see note 2); 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (more as needed); 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil; 2 -3 teaspoons all-purpose spice blend (see note 3); your favorite sauce for serving (see note 4)

The crispiest air fryer tofu - in 15 minutes! Extremely easy, incredibly versatile, and an absolute weeknight go-to.

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Ingredients

3 servings

1 block extra firm tofu (look for one that is vacuum-packed so you don’t have to press it! I get mine at Trader Joe’s but Target has it as well. See note 1)
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (see note 2)
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (more as needed)
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
2 -3 teaspoons all-purpose spice blend (see note 3)
your favorite sauce for serving (see note 4)

Steps

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the nutritional yeast, cornstarch, soy sauce, oil, and spices into a batter. It should be fairly loose and runny. If your batter is too thick (like a paste), add 1-2 teaspoons more soy sauce as needed to loosen it.
Tear the tofu into chunks and place them directly into the batter bowl. Using a wide spatula, gently toss the tofu in the batter until it’s entirely coated.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes (see Note 5). Stop and give it a shake. And now air fry at 400 again for another 5 minutes until you reach your desired level of golden crispiness!
To serve, toss the tofu in your favorite sauce for a recipe (curries! stir fries! rice bowls!) or just pop these guys into some dipping sauce like a little nugget. Incredible.