Air Fryer Tofu Without Oil (Crispy & Easy!)
This simple recipe is almost too easy to write down! With a crispy exterior and soft inside, this air fried tofu is perfect to snack on, enjoy with a sauce/dip, or add to any recipe. Enjoy!
Equipment
- tofu press optional
Ingredients
- 14-16 ounce block firm or extra firm tofu most blocks come in 14 or 16 ounce blocks
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Drain tofu. Press tofu using tofu press or else this simple method:
- Wrap drained tofu in tea towel or paper towel.
- Place wrapped tofu on plate to catch water.
- Place a heavy pan on top of the wrapped tofu, like a cast iron skillet or a pot filled with food cans. Let sit for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) to press tofu.
- Unwrap tofu*. Cut into desired shape (we prefer 1 inch cubes or flatter 2 inch squares).
- Place tofu cubes in air fryer. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Close air fryer. Set air fryer to 390 degrees for 16 minutes, opening to shake/move tofu cubes every 5 minutes to cook pieces evenly.
- After 5 minutes it starts to brown.
- At 10 minutes the tofu starts to crisp and brown some more.
- At 16 minutes, tofu will be crisp on the outside and soft inside.
Notes
*If pressing in advance of cooking, place pressed tofu in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
If doubling recipe, open and shake tofu more frequently during air frying since the tofu pieces will likely be stacked...about every 3-4 minutes to ensure they cook evenly. You will likely add a few minutes at the end, but start with 16.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 295mgPotassium: 0.1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
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