Super Crispy Tofu (Air Fried or Oven Baked)
Easy and super crispy tofu that can be air-fried or oven-baked. Made with just 6 simple ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, this tofu recipe is healthy, high in protein, and incredibly simple. Ideal for a quick dinner, lunch, meal prep, and salad addition.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, 14 to 16 ounces
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Remove tofu from the package and wrap the block in layered paper towels or a clean absorbate dish towel. Lie on a flat surface and press tofu for at least 30 minutes. I place mine on a plate with 4 layers of folded paper towels on each side and leave a wood cutting board on top to press it down. Alternatively, you can also use a tofu press.
- Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes (about 3/4 inches each). The block should yield about 40 cubes.
- Add cubes to a large bowl and gently toss them in olive oil.
- Add in the arrowroot starch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- Oven (30 minutes): Evenly space out tofu cubes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Do not allow them to overlap or touch. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, flip each tofu bite over with tongs and place back into the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Air fryer (15 minutes): Evenly space out cubes in the preheated air fryer, try not to let them overlap. You may need to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry at 400°F for 15 - 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve in a salad, bowl, or with your favorite roasted veggie, and enjoy!
Notes
TO STORE: Tofu is best fresh, but if you have leftovers, simply store extra crispy tofu in one large airtight container or individual in the fridge for up to 3 days.
TO REHEAT: For the best results, reheat crispy tofu in the air frier at 350 degrees F for 3 - 5 minutes. You can also reheat tofu on the stove top in a pan for 2 - 4 minutes until warm and crisp again.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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