Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Recipe

If you are looking for an answer to the question – How To Make Tofu Tastes Good? Then try this crispy tofu recipe.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

• Why Should You Try This Tofu Recipe?
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• How To Make Crispy Tofu
• Serving Suggestion
• Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Recipe

Why Should You Try This Tofu Recipe?

I don’t like making tall claims, but this crispy tofu recipe will surely convert you into a tofu lover. It is easy to make and quite versatile. When I say adaptable, you can either:

• deep fry tofu
• shallow or pan fry it
• bake it in the oven
• air fry it till crispy

The result is always a deliciously crispy, crunchy, flavoursome, positively addictive crispy tofu. Say goodbye to soggy, bland tofu with this 20 minutes air fryer recipe of crispy tofu.

In case you need more reasons to get convinced and bookmark this tofu recipe, here are some more reasons:

• easy and tasty
• vegan and vegetarian
• no cutting/chopping involved
• guilt-free snack or a side dish
• marinate the tofu in advance

Ingredients You’ll Need

Tofu: You need firm tofu and not silken one . Feel free to substitute firm tofu with Indian paneer.

Marination: Light Soy Sauce, Schezwan or Chilli Sauce, Ginger Garlic Paste

Coating ‘A’: Rice Flour, Corn Starch, Salt, Black Pepper, Cold Water

Coating ‘B’: Panko Bread Crumbs, Red Chilli Powder or Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder

Coating ‘C’: Black and White Sesame Seeds

How To Make Crispy Tofu

Prepare Tofu: Press the tofu firmly with a towel to remove excess water or moisture. You can use a cloth or paper towel. Then, cut the tofu into cubes or diagonally into triangles.

Marinate Tofu: Transfer tofu pieces to a bowl. Add soy sauce, schezwan sauce, and ginger garlic paste. Mix well, making sure the tofu is evenly coated.

• Make Coating ‘A’: Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and cold water. Stir to make a smooth, lump-free, spoon-dropping consistency batter.
• Make Coating ‘B’: Combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and chilli powder in a bowl. Keep it next to the flour batter.
• Make Coating ‘C’: Combine black and white sesame seeds in a bowl. Keep it next to the bread crumbs mixture.

Coat Tofu: Dip marinated tofu piece in flour batter (coating A), next cover it with bread crumbs (coating B) and, last, Coating C of sesame seeds.

Similarly, prepare all tofu pieces.

Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius. Arrange coated tofu pieces in the air fryer basket. Spray cooking oil over the tofu.

Air fry for 15 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time.

Crispy Tofu is ready to serve.

Serving Suggestion

Now what to do with crispy tofu? Serve it as a delicious munching snack with Thai sweet chilli sauce , schezwan sauce , tomato ketchup or any other dipping sauce of choice. Add it to the salads, stew, or Asian curries .

You can quickly toss it in a stir-fry glaze or Asian sauce like my tofu stir-fry recipe to make a hearty main course dish. Or you can serve crispy tofu as a side dish with fried rice , shirataki noodles , and chilli oil noodles to make a complete meal.

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Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Recipe Say goodbye to soggy, bland tofu with this 20 minutes crispy tofu recipe. Learn to make vegan crispy tofu in an air fryer. No ratings yet Save Saved! Print Pin Rate Course: Snack Cuisine: Asian Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes Total Time: 35 minutes minutes Servings: 4 Calories: 196 kcal Author: Hina Gujral Mixing Bowl Air Fryer Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark 1x 2x 3x Ingredients ▢ 200 gram firm tofu ▢ 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste ( see recipe ) ▢ 1 tablespoon Schezwan sauce or chili sauce ▢ 1 tablespoon light soy sauce Ingredients For Coating A ▢ ¼ Cup rice flour (chawal ka atta) ▢ 2 tablespoon cornflour (corn starch) ▢ 1 teaspoon salt or to taste ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder ▢ ¼ Cup ice cold water Ingredients For Coating B ▢ 1 Cup panko bread crumbs ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder ▢ 1 teaspoon red chilli powder Ingredients For Coating C ▢ 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds ▢ 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds Instructions Prepare Tofu Press the tofu firmly with a towel to remove excess water or moisture. You can use a cloth or paper towel. Then, cut the tofu into cubes or diagonally into triangles. Transfer tofu pieces to a bowl. Add soy sauce, schezwan sauce, and ginger garlic paste. Mix well, making sure the tofu is evenly coated. Keep it aside or in the refrigerator for a longer duration. Make Coating Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and cold water. Stir to make a smooth, lump-free, spoon-dropping consistency batter. This is your Coating A. Combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and chilli powder in a bowl. Keep it next to the flour batter. This is your Coating B. Combine black and white sesame seeds in a bowl. Keep it next to the bread crumbs mixture. This is your Coating C. Dip marinated tofu piece in flour batter (coating A), next cover it with bread crumbs (coating B) and, last, Coating C of sesame seeds. Similarly, prepare all tofu pieces. Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius. Arrange coated tofu pieces in the air fryer basket. Spray cooking oil over the tofu. Air fry for 15 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Crispy Tofu is ready to serve. Recipe Notes: You can shallow fry coated tofu in a pan or bake it in the oven at 180 degrees Celcius until crisp and golden. Before air frying, spray the tofu with sesame, peanut, grapeseed, or neutral-tasting oil. Do not air fry tofu for more than 15 – 20 minutes; otherwise, it will dry and hard. You can drizzle over crispy tofu my signature creamy Asian-style salad dressing before serving. Nutrition Calories: 196 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 999 mg | Potassium: 91 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 149 IU | Vitamin C: 0.1 mg | Calcium: 136 mg | Iron: 2 mg If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating. This helps us grow and reach more food lovers like you.

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Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Recipe

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 200 gram firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste ( see recipe )
• 1 tablespoon Schezwan sauce or chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Ingredients For Coating A

• ¼ Cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
• 2 tablespoon cornflour (corn starch)
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
• ¼ Cup ice cold water

Ingredients For Coating B

• 1 Cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder

Ingredients For Coating C

• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare Tofu

• Press the tofu firmly with a towel to remove excess water or moisture. You can use a cloth or paper towel. Then, cut the tofu into cubes or diagonally into triangles.
• Transfer tofu pieces to a bowl. Add soy sauce, schezwan sauce, and ginger garlic paste. Mix well, making sure the tofu is evenly coated. Keep it aside or in the refrigerator for a longer duration.

Make Coating

• Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and cold water. Stir to make a smooth, lump-free, spoon-dropping consistency batter. This is your Coating A.
• Combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and chilli powder in a bowl. Keep it next to the flour batter. This is your Coating B.
• Combine black and white sesame seeds in a bowl. Keep it next to the bread crumbs mixture. This is your Coating C.
• Dip marinated tofu piece in flour batter (coating A), next cover it with bread crumbs (coating B) and, last, Coating C of sesame seeds. Similarly, prepare all tofu pieces.
• Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius. Arrange coated tofu pieces in the air fryer basket. Spray cooking oil over the tofu. Air fry for 15 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time.
• Crispy Tofu is ready to serve.

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Notes

• You can shallow fry coated tofu in a pan or bake it in the oven at 180 degrees Celcius until crisp and golden.
• Before air frying, spray the tofu with sesame, peanut, grapeseed, or neutral-tasting oil.
• Do not air fry tofu for more than 15 - 20 minutes; otherwise, it will dry and hard.
• You can drizzle over crispy tofu my signature creamy Asian-style salad dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Craving a comforting bowl of noodles that won’t derail your healthy diet? Try this low calorie shirataki noodles stir fry!

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

• What exactly are Shirataki Noodles?
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• How To Make Shirataki Stir Fry
• My Tried and True Tips
• Shirataki Noodles Stir Fry Recipe

What exactly are Shirataki Noodles?

Shirataki Noodles are made from konjac yam, a root vegetable native to Asia. The fiber extracted from this yam, called glucomannan, is what gives shirataki noodles their unique texture and impressive nutritional profile (or lack thereof!). Often hailed as a “miracle noodle,” these vegan noodles are practically calorie and carb free, making them an excellent choice for those following restricted diets.

You can find shirataki noodles in various forms – spaghetti, fettuccine, or even rice-shaped. You can replace your regular noodles with Shirataki in either of these popular recipes – Chilli Oil Noodles , or Veg Thukpa for a low calorie meal.

Why You’ll Love This Noodle Recipe:

• Low-Calorie & Low-Carb: Perfect for health-conscious eaters.
• Customizable: Adapt to your taste and what you have on hand.
• Comforting & Satisfying: You won’t even miss the traditional noodles!
• Plant Based: A vegetarian and vegan noodle recipe.
• Quick & Easy: Ideal for busy weeknights.

Think of this as a template to inspire your own culinary creativity!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Shirataki Noodles usually come packed in water and have a slightly fishy odor when first opened. Don’t be alarmed! A good rinse and a quick stir-fry will eliminate this completely.
• Vegetables like bell pepper, onion, carrot, cabbage, green beans, mushroom, snow peas are perfect for stir frying with noodles.
• Stir Fry Sauce is a mix of low sodium soy sauce, and Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce . You can use chilli garlic sauce, schezwan sauce , or sriracha sauce also.
• Flavouring Agents: Minced Garlic, Chilli Flakes, Salt, and Black Pepper
• Garnish: Chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
• Sesame Oil or peanut oil for cooking.

How To Make Shirataki Stir Fry

Prep Work

• Drain the shirataki noodles from their packaging into a colander.
• Rinse thoroughly under cold running water for at least 2 – 3 times. This is crucial to remove any residual odor.

• Drain well again and let them sit on the colander.
• Thinly slice all the vegetables for stir frying.

Stir-Fry:

• Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
• Add the minced garlic and onion. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).

• Add the vegetables. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to become tender.
• Add the shirataki noodles to the wok along with sauces, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.

• Stir Fry over high heat continuously for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the noodles and vegetables.

Transfer the stir-fried shirataki noodles and vegetables to serving bowls. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions or cilantro, if desired.

Serve stir fried shirataki noodles with cucumber kimchi or smashed cucumber salad or crispy tofu for a comforting, and guilt-free meal!

My Tried and True Tips

• Rinse, Rinse, Rinse! Don’t skip this step. It’s key to removing the initial aroma from shirataki noodles.
• Stir-Fry is Your Friend: This step significantly improves the texture of the noodles, making them less watery and more satisfying.
• High Heat is Key: For stir-frying, always use high heat to get that delicious char on your vegetables.
• Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if necessary to ensure everything stir-fries properly and doesn’t steam.
• Add Protein: For a more complete meal, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, or tempeh to your stir-fry. Add cooked protein along with the noodles while cooking.

Ingredients

• ▢ 270 gram shirataki noodles
• ▢ 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ▢ 1 small size onion, thinly sliced
• ▢ ¼ Cup carrot, thinly sliced
• ▢ ¼ Cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ▢ ¼ Cup mushroom, thinly sliced
• ▢ ¼ Cup green beans, sliced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Thai sweet chilli sauce ( get recipe )
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• ▢ ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)
• ▢ 2 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped

Instructions

• Drain the shirataki noodles from their packaging into a colander. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water for at least 2 – 3 times. This is crucial to remove any residual odor. Drain well again and let them sit on the colander.
• Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the minced garlic and onion. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
• Add the vegetables. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to become tender but have a bite to them. Do not overcook the veggies.
• Add the shirataki noodles to the wok along with sauces, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Stir Fry over high heat continuously for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the noodles and vegetables.
• Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions or basil.
• Serve Stir Fried Shirataki Noodles warm.

Recipe Notes:

• You can add a variety of green to the stir fry like bok choi, basil, baby spinach, and so on.
• Store the leftovers in the refrigerator like any other noodle/rice dish. Reheat them in a microwave or pan.

Nutrition

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