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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu for High-Protein Vegetarian Dinners

Crispy air fryer tofu cubes with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic powder, sesame seeds, and green onion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 block (14oz/400g) extra-firm tofu, pressed 15-20 minutes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Sesame seeds and green onion, for serving

Method
 

Method
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Cut pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes. Toss with soy sauce and sesame oil first, then add cornstarch and garlic powder, tossing again until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange tofu in a single layer in the basket, without touching.
  4. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden and crisp on the edges.
  5. Top with sesame seeds and green onion before serving.

Notes

Pressing the tofu is the step people skip and then wonder why the coating didn't crisp up — 15 minutes under a weighted plate makes a real difference.