How do you make tofu crispy in the air fryer?

Press out the water, coat with cornstarch, and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway.

Do you have to press tofu first?

Yes — pressing removes water so the tofu crisps instead of steaming.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, as long as you use tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce.

Air Fryer Tofu

Name: Air Fryer Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz Extra-firm tofu; 2 tbsp Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce); 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 tsp Garlic powder

Air fry pressed, cornstarch-coated tofu cubes at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking at 8, until crispy.

4.7(54 reviews)

Cook Temp

400°F

200°C

Total Time

minutes

Flip At

minutes

Servings

Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.

Crisp Score™

Crispiness

8/10

Effort

4/10

Mess

3/10

Ingredients

14 ozExtra-firm tofu
2 tbspTamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
1 tbspCornstarch
1 tbspSesame oil
1 tspGarlic powder

Instructions

1
Press tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cube into 1-inch pieces.
2
Toss cubes with tamari and sesame oil, then sprinkle with cornstarch and garlic powder.
3
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
4
Arrange tofu in a single layer with space between cubes.
5
Cook for 8 minutes, then shake the basket.
6
Cook for another 7 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides.

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

15g

Protein

11g

Fat

Carbs

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.

FAQ

Gear Used in This Recipe

Tofu Press

Removes water fast for the crispiest cubes.

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