![]() ![]() I mean, really, how would you NOT want to use it? Whatever marinade you choose, that cornstarch is what's going to bring the restaurant-style crispiness to this party. 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, ½ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.¼ cup of your favorite homemade or bottled vinaigrette.Three tablespoons to a quarter cup is ideal. You can really adapt your own air fryer tofu recipe with any flavors that you like.įeel free to marinate in your favorite sauce or dressing to customize it, as long as the total liquid amount is about the same. I like this particular marinade because it has only five ingredients that I almost always have in my kitchen, and it tastes amazing.īut please don't feel beholden to these flavors! Think of the marinade in the recipe card below as a jumping-off point. It's still delightful, but it's definitely not as crispy. I sometimes make this recipe without the cornstarch. Yes, you can get a somewhat crispy tofu without cornstarch, but if you truly want that deep fried-style texture, cornstarch is your friend. Tossing the marinated tofu in cornstarch before frying is what gives it that crispy coating you crave. This recipe is really all about the cornstarch. Your tofu will have a milder flavor, but it will still have that perfect texture. In a pinch, you can even reduce the marinating time to save yourself some time. You need about five minutes to slice the tofu and toss it in the marinade, then another 10 minutes or so to marinate and 20 minutes to air fry. It is super quick, easy, and so, so delicious! We use it in sushi bowls, mashed potato bowls, on top of salads.anywhere you want some crispy tofu. Y'all, my family eats this air fryer tofu at least two to three times a week. I love using mine to make this tofu and to make: This crispy air fryer tofu is a great recipe to get you started with your air fryer and a staple recipe in my house.īasically anything you can make in the oven, you can make more quickly in the air fryer with crispier results. Because of its small size, it heats up quickly, meaning no waiting for it to preheat and a faster cooking time. The air fryer uses circulating, super hot air to "fry" your food.Īn air fryer is sort of a super-charged convection oven that makes food delicious and crispy with little to no oil. If you're new to air frying, it's basically some kind of magic. Wondering how to get your tofu crispy without boiling it in oil or baking it for close to an hour? Air fryer tofu takes half the time it takes to make baked tofu, and you get a crispier result than baking. Serve it up with rice or noodles or on your dinner salad! Secret 2 – Air frying: My newest cooking obsession and ultimate way to cook anything that needs to be crispy, air frying! I use this air fryer which has held up well with the many ( many) kitchen experiments I’ve thrown in it.Easy, flavorful air fryer tofu is perfectly crispy, just like deep fried, without cups and cups of oil. I recently got this tofu press and absolutely love it, but you can also press your tofu by setting a heavy pan (like a cast iron) on top of your tofu and letting the moisture drain out. ![]() Secret 1 – Press the tofu: Pressing your tofu before cooking with it removes moisture (which would otherwise make for soggy, not-at-all-crispy tofu). There are actually two secrets to making crispy tofu without cornstarch or bread crumbs. I love this tofu press (though you could also use a heavy pan). A tofu press: You’ll want to press water out of your tofu before cooking it.Feel free to go crazy with it and at your own blend of spices or herbs! Garlic: I use this for quick and simple flavor in the marinade.I wouldn’t recomend cutting out the oil completely, but you could use sprayable oil if you’re looking to reduce fat. Oil: We’ll use a blend of sesame/olive oil to add flavor and enhance the crispiness.Soy sauce: Soy (or tamari for gluten-free) adds a rich and salty flavor that levels up your tofu.Tofu: Use extra-firm tofu, which has more water squeezed out of it than the soft or silken varieties.There are two main components to this crispy tofu: the tofu (duh), and the marinade. ![]()
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