This airfryer tofu comes out super crispy on the outside and soft inside. It’s got a nice smoky flavor from the paprika and a bit of garlic, with just enough soy sauce to keep it tasty. Plus, it’s healthy and uses hardly any oil, which is a win in my book!
It’s so quick and easy. I press the tofu, then pop it in the airfryer for 10 minutes. My fave way to eat it? Dipped in sriracha mayo—so good and addictive. Perfect for a fast dinner or to add some protein to any meal.
If you love this, you’ll also want to try my Supergreen Pea & Mint Patties with tofu — another simple dish that’s fresh and easy to make.
Airfryer Tofu
This airfryer tofu tastes so crispy, you'd never believe it's healthy, high in protein and uses very little oil!
Servings 4 people
Calories 83kcal
Cost $6
Ingredients
- 400 g extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked pepper
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 10 mins. You can do this by wrapping it in a clean non-fluffy tea towel (or paper towel) and placing a heavy object on top.
- Cube the tofu into bite size pieces, transfer into a bowl. Add soy sauce and vegetable oil, stir to coat. Leave to soak for a few mins.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and mix to coat.
- Transfer tofu into your air fryer in a single layer, leaving a little bit of space around each piece so it gets super crispy. Set your air fryer to 200C/390°F. Cook for 5 minutes, shake the basket then continue to cook for a further 5 minutes (10 minutes cooking in total).
- Serve immediately with condiments or dipping choices as desired – I suggest sriracha mayo!
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
Shab says
I love Tofu & since my schedule is so busy, the Airfryer is a lifesaver! This is a easy recipe to follow and the tofu tastes sooooo good!!
Meaghan Townhill says
Great idea thanks
Scarlett says
The easiest and simplest tofu! So good as an add in for a quickly lunch or even thrown into a stir fry.
Gareth Tan Yiam Leem says
Vegan win, surprisingly good!!
sarah says
Already made this three times… it’s unbeatable!!
Hong Nguyen says
So simple but very tasty.