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Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

AnziePineapple
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinade/Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Block Tofu extra firm (or firm or medium)
  • 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce reduced sodium
  • 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Rice Vinegar unseasoned
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1-2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2-1 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • seasoning*

Instructions
 

  • Drain tofu.
  • Place tofu (sliced across the width into smaller slices) between 2 dish or tea towels. Place something heavy on top.
  • Let this sit for 30-60+ minutes to dry (if more than 60 minutes, place in fridge).
  • Slice tofu into smaller rectangular pieces like pictured.
  • Mix all the ingredients (minus the tofu and cornstarch) together.
  • Gently mix in the tofu pieces.
  • Cover in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 3 or more hours to overnight.
  • Preheat air fryer to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add more seasoning or the other ingredients if you'd like, this is optional!* Mix cornstarch into the tofu to coat it.
  • On a baking sheet covered in parchment or aluminum foil, lay out your tofu so that it doesn't overlap. (if using oven air fryer)
  • MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ON THE TOFU. YOUR COOK TIMES MAY BE DIFFERENT THAN MINE DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC APPLIANCE.
  • Put the tofu in for 9 minutes (7 minutes on stovetop air fryer).
  • Remove and flip. Cook for 9 more minutes (7 minutes in stovetop).
  • Take out and flip again. Cook for another (variables may cause this time to change) 7 minutes. (3-6 minutes in stovetop air fryer.
  • Allow to cool slightly (air fry more if necessary).
  • Enjoy!*

Notes

*I normally a bit more soy sauce, sesame oil, and sometimes honey.
*suggested serving: plain for snack, on rice, in sushi or poke, on salad, in wraps, with rice and kimchi, etc.