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air fryer tofu on a white plate with a bowl of sweet chili dipping sauce.
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4.50 from 6 votes

Air Fryer Tofu

If you’re looking to fire up a Meatless Monday tradition, this Air Fryer Tofu is super easy and tastes great.
Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Total Cost: ($3.02 recipe / $1.51 serving)
Servings: 2 (1/2 block or 8 oz. of tofu per serving)
Author: Jess Rice

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. extra firm tofu $1.69
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce $0.59
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil $0.33
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch $0.06
  • 1 tsp honey $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp sesame seeds $0.14
  • 1 green onion, sliced $0.16

Instructions

  • Press tofu and pat dry. Freeze 1 block of extra firm tofu for 1 hour, minimum. Remove the tofu from the freezer and allow it to thaw to the point where it can be cut with a knife.
  • Dice the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Gather soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
  • Toss the cubed tofu with soy sauce and sesame oil. Then, lightly dust the dressed tofu with cornstarch, tossing or stirring until each piece is lightly covered.
  • Transfer to an air fryer basket and fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of honey, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of white rice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5block | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 1765mg | Fiber: 1g