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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Crispy, flavorful air fryer tofu

    Last Modified: Oct 16, 2021 by Becky Striepe

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    overhead photo of air fryer tofu in a blue bowl with green onions sprinkled on top
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    Easy, flavorful air fryer tofu is perfectly crispy, just like deep fried, without cups and cups of oil. Serve it up with rice or noodles or on your dinner salad!

    overhead photo of air fryer tofu in a blue bowl with green onions sprinkled on top

    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.

    Jump To:
    • What is an air fryer?
    • Recipe notes
    • Marinade variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Air fryer tofu recipe
    hand opening an air fryer

    What is an air fryer?

    If you're new to air frying, it's basically some kind of magic. The air fryer uses circulating, super hot air to "fry" your food.

    An air fryer is sort of a super-charged convection oven that makes food delicious and crispy with little to no oil. Because of its small size, it heats up quickly, meaning no waiting for it to preheat and a faster cooking time.

    This crispy air fryer tofu is a great recipe to get you started with your air fryer and a staple recipe in my house.

    Basically anything you can make in the oven, you can make more quickly in the air fryer with crispier results. I love using mine to make this tofu and to make:

    • french fries
    • Brussels sprouts
    • avocado fries
    • buffalo cauliflower
    image collage of cubed tofu in a mixing bowl, tofu tossed with marinade, tofu with cornstarch added, tofu in the air fryer basket

    Recipe notes

    Y'all, my family eats this air fryer tofu at least two to three times a week. We use it in sushi bowls, mashed potato bowls, on top of salads...anywhere you want some crispy tofu.

    It is super quick, easy, and so, so delicious!

    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.

    In a pinch, you can even reduce the marinating time to save yourself some time. Your tofu will have a milder flavor, but it will still have that perfect texture.

    This recipe is really all about the cornstarch. Tossing the marinated tofu in cornstarch before frying is what gives it that crispy coating you crave.

    Yes, you can get a somewhat crispy tofu without cornstarch, but if you truly want that deep fried-style texture, cornstarch is your friend. I sometimes make this recipe without the cornstarch. It's still delightful, but it's definitely not as crispy.

    cooked tofu in the air fryer basket

    Marinade variations

    Think of the marinade in the recipe card below as a jumping-off point. I like this particular marinade because it has only five ingredients that I almost always have in my kitchen, and it tastes amazing.

    But please don't feel beholden to these flavors!

    You can really adapt your own air fryer tofu recipe with any flavors that you like. 

    Feel free to marinate in your favorite sauce or dressing to customize it, as long as the total liquid amount is about the same. Three tablespoons to a quarter cup is ideal.

    Here are some variations to try:

    • ¼ cup of your favorite homemade or bottled vinaigrette
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, ½ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper

    Whatever marinade you choose, that cornstarch is what's going to bring the restaurant-style crispiness to this party.

    Serving suggestions

    I mean, really, how would you NOT want to use it?

    My family loves piling air fryer tofu onto a grain bowl with our favorite veggies. 

    To make a grain bowl, start with your favorite whole grain (or noodles!), then pile on raw and/or cooked veggies of your choice. Add some green onion, avocado, and a good sauce, and you have got supper in a flash. 

    Here are some easy sauce recipes that work great in this kind of situation:

    • Magical Tahini Dressing
    • Blender Peanut Butter Sauce
    • All-Purpose Coconut Curry Sauce

    It's also lovely as a main dish with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggie or a kale salad on the side. Or stuff it into a pita pocket or wrap for tofu on the go.

    For a lovely, light meal, dish up your tofu over salad greens with your favorite salad toppings and dressing. It's delightful in a Seaweed Salad, too!

    overhead photo of air fryer tofu in a blue bowl with green onions sprinkled on top

    Air fryer tofu recipe

    Easy, flavorful air fryer tofu is perfectly crispy, just like deep fried, without cups and cups of oil. Serve it up with rice or noodles or on your dinner salad!
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    4.83 from 23 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: air fried tofu, air fryer tofu
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Marinating Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 117kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 1 block firm tofu - pressed and cut into 1" cubes
    • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil - (Or 2 extra teaspoons soy sauce. See note.)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch - or potato starch

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, toss together the tofu, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside to marinate for 10-30 minutes.
      1 block firm tofu, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • Toss the marinated tofu with the cornstarch, then pour into the basket of your air fryer. Cook on 370° F for 20 minutes, shaking after 10 minutes. See note about cooking time.
      1 tablespoon cornstarch

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

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    Notes

    For an oil-free option, use extra soy sauce. Reader Amy said on Facebook, "I made this with extra soy sauce as you said and it was fantastic!!! We will be eating this in lots of different things because it's so versatile and yummy. Thanks so much for your work. It's recipes like this one that become a staple and let me know I can do this and really love it!"
    About the marinade: Feel free to mix and match your marinade flavors! See the marinade section above for ideas. As long as you have 3-4 tablespoons of liquid in your marinade, it will work in this recipe. 
    Every air fryer is different. I tested this recipe in my air fryer, but yours may cook at a different rate, because air fryers can vary so much by brand and style. Keep an eye on it, and be prepared to back off on cooking time or add a few minutes, if needed.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Air fryer tofu recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Sodium
     
    293
    mg
    12
    %
    Potassium
     
    40
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    5
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.4
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.1
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    128
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. Hannah

      August 05, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and HAD to leave a comment OH MY GOODNESS this is so delicious. This just became a weekly meal prep STAPLE. you have to try this even if you arent a big fan of tofu.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        August 05, 2021 at 3:55 pm

        Thank you so much, Hannah! I'm delighted to hear it!

        Reply
      • Kortneii MacKenzie

        January 09, 2022 at 2:54 pm

        5 stars
        Wow first recipe I made with my new airfryer! It's so good I can't stop eating it! Thank you so much. Definitely will be in my regular rotation

        Reply
        • Becky Striepe

          January 11, 2022 at 8:53 am

          That is great to hear, Kortneii! Enjoy your new air fryer!

          Reply
    2. shane

      December 10, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      seeing the number of people saying that this was their first air fryer recipe, i decided to make it mine too. it was very simple, enough that i made it between and around other recipes and a work meeting, and it was all stuff i already had on hand.

      and the results are to DIE for! i ate one piece and rushed into the other room with the bowl, demanding that people try a piece. that meant i had to share it, unfortunately, but i can always make more. next time i'll be sure to hoard it all to myself.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        December 11, 2020 at 8:34 am

        Oh I love to hear this! Sorry that you had to share lol. Thank you for coming back to leave a rating and a comment - I appreciate it so much!

        Reply
    3. Marna

      January 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      My goodness there are a lot of comments and stars and now I know why. I just made these for a quick lunch side for my family. My son said, "Um-mm, mom, you mastered the fried tofu!" I just smiled and took the compliment but I will tell them it was you after I bask for a minute. I did exactly what you said and I used a small fine sieve to sprinkle, toss, sprinkle, toss until the tofu(just firm, not extra firm, which surprised me) was evenly coated with the one TBS of cornstarch...totally worked! Perfectly crispy outside and lusciously soft on the inside. Thank you!!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 20, 2020 at 8:21 am

        Aw, bask away, Marna! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Marge Teilhaber

      November 13, 2019 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      First time using the air fryer and also the EZ Press tofu water extractor that I bought after watching your excellent video on how to use it Find it here. It works great, very easy, and I'm glad to own it.
      https://www.glueandglitter.com/vegan-sushi-burrito
      The crispy tofu is good! Obviously any marinade would work. I try to stay away from salt, so maybe next time I'll mix sesame oil, garlic, ginger, onion (powder and/or finely chopped fresh) and what else. I let it marinate about 15 minutes and then tossed in 1T of cornstarch and mixed it GOOD until it disappeared and then a little more (maybe 1t) and mixed good again. Shook the basket after 10 minutes (actually used a spoon to mix it up good) and again after 10 more minutes and then cooked it 5 more minutes. IT'S GOOD!! Crispy. More filling that I realized it would be. It'll probably be good tomorrow cold. A very nice maiden voyage with air fryer and I'm sure I'll be making this again. Hey, I have the tofu press!!

      Reply
    5. Susan

      October 19, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      I made tofu 4 the the first time with this recipe I mistakenly mixed the cornstarch with the marinade and it still came out crispy and delicious ? thanks for the recipe I love trying new ideas in my air fryer my favorite new kitchen appliance

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        October 20, 2019 at 6:30 pm

        Oh, I am so glad to hear it! Welcome to the delicious world of tofu. Thank you for coming back to rate and comment -- that means a lot to me!

        Reply
    6. Amber

      August 31, 2019 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is the first recipe I tried in my new air fryer, and it’s definitely going to be a regular in our house. The texture is so good! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        September 01, 2019 at 11:17 am

        I love to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to come back and rate and comment - I appreciate it so much!

        Reply
      • DGaia

        October 13, 2019 at 3:34 pm

        Yay, you wrote this on my birthday, and this meal will be my first one ever cooked in my air fryer, toaster oven too!

        Reply
        • Becky Striepe

          October 14, 2019 at 8:18 am

          Happy birthday! Those air fryer toasters sometimes cook even more quickly than standalone air fryers, so keep a close eye on your tofu!

          Reply
    7. Debshady

      July 30, 2019 at 9:10 am

      I’m going to try this tonight but am wondering if I need to drain/press the moisture out of the tofu? My daughter always does. I did buy firm. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 30, 2019 at 1:12 pm

        I would press, if you have time.

        Reply
    8. Anonymous

      July 25, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy, simple and affordable! Doesn't take much time to get a nice crisp flavorful tofu

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 26, 2019 at 1:42 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Linda Barnhart

      July 24, 2019 at 1:46 pm

      Could you give me an idea on how to cook these wonderful tofu recipes without a air fryer?

      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 24, 2019 at 2:08 pm

        You are in luck! I have a baked crispy tofu recipe coming soooooon! Check back in two weeks for that recipe. :)

        Reply
        • Linda Barnhart

          July 25, 2019 at 4:17 pm

          Perfect. Have you bookmarked. I had some wonderful marinated tofu in town years ago, thought I'd squish some extra firm organic tofu with a brick, then fix marinade and bake it and finish under the broiler. I'm no expert, so I will be watching for your recipe! Appreciate all you do to educate us.

          Reply
    10. Magdalena

      June 18, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      I too have walked away from animal products due to ethical Reason. but I won't like I am running out of idea and I've always failed at making Tofu, which I absolutely love. so I decided to make it in the air fryer. OMG, why didn't anyone tell me this sooner. I did a little ginger, soy sauce, garlic and BANG!!!! what a hit.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 19, 2019 at 8:21 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Magdalena!

        Reply
    11. Marc Daniels

      June 15, 2019 at 2:05 pm

      For those that have trouble getting a nice coating with the cornstarch. Try sifting it over the blocks to get an even coating...sift one side then flip for the other.

      Reply
    12. Frank

      May 22, 2019 at 11:54 am

      4 stars
      First time I have made anything Tofu. It turned out very good. I might have tried too hard to cover in the cornstarch because I could really taste it. Any suggestions on making the flavor more explosive? Seemed to be a little tame. Thank you for a recipe I will be toying with and making often. Next time I'm adding some orange citrus flavor.
      If you could, would you touch on the subject of why Tofu is good for you? Is it any better than chicken breast? I'm new to Tofu and would like to make use of it in other dishes.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 22, 2019 at 1:27 pm

        Thank you for the note, Frank! As far as the flavor, I am not sure what to recommend there. I find this recipe very flavorful, but I do like the idea of adding orange. Maybe the excess cornstarch masked the flavor?

        I eat tofu instead of chicken, because I do not eat any animal products at all. My reasons are ethical, so the health angle is out of the scope of my blog. I'd recommend The Vegan RD for questions like that one.

        Reply
      • Andrea

        May 30, 2019 at 11:31 am

        5 stars
        Such an easy receipe. I make this at least 1x a week and I even add mushrooms to the sauce and air fryer the tofu & mushrooms together!

        Reply
        • Becky Striepe

          May 30, 2019 at 3:02 pm

          Oh my gosh, I have GOT to try it with mushrooms! I bet they crisp up like magic.

          Reply
      • Chelsea

        June 07, 2019 at 9:14 pm

        4 stars
        Marinate a few hours if you can, throw in an air fryer making sure to shake every 4-5 mins until super crispy. I coated mine with nutritional yeast after they were done. Smaller squares of tofu = a more crispy result in the end & larger squares are more chewy.

        Reply
        • Lisa R West

          July 14, 2019 at 6:00 pm

          Instead of shaking 1/2 way through could I use my rotisserie for my air fryer?

          Reply
          • Becky Striepe

            July 15, 2019 at 8:24 am

            That's a good question! I haven't worked with that style of air fryer, so it's hard to say. If the rotisserie turns it while it's cooking, you should be fine.

            Reply
      • Marc Daniels

        June 15, 2019 at 2:09 pm

        Frank,
        This is a health nutritional breakdown comparing the two.
        https://classpass.com/blog/2017/01/04/tofu-versus-poultry/

        Reply
    13. Julie

      April 24, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! I made your air fryer tofu last night and it was a huge hit! Even my son (who doesn't eat anything) enjoyed your tofu. What a great recipe, what a great find! I didn't have seasoned rice vinegar, so I used balsamic vinegar. I didn't have toasted sesame oil, so I used olive oil. And the tofu was still excellent! Thank you for a wonderful recipe. This is going into my weekly dinner line-up.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 24, 2019 at 5:02 pm

        Ooh what a great idea to use balsamic and olive oil - I bet that would be great with spaghetti and some sauteed greens. Thank you for taking the time to come back and review - I appreciate it so much!

        Reply
    14. Rita

      April 12, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      I am so excited to get home and start cooking with your recipes. I just bought my air fryer and was looking for some interesting go to recipes with tofu. Hubby might actually try it. Haha. Thank you so much for making something my mind was making so complicated, easy...
      Rita

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 14, 2019 at 9:50 am

        Enjoy it, Rita! I love when I can convert a tofu skeptic. :D

        Reply
    15. Luce

      February 22, 2019 at 3:58 pm

      Do you still have to dry the tofu for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 23, 2019 at 10:57 am

        I'm not sure what you mean by dry the tofu. I prefer the final texture if you press first - is that what you're asking about?

        Reply
    16. susan

      February 10, 2019 at 8:28 am

      5 stars
      i made this for the second time after hubby 'asked* for it as the protein in his "creation" for dinner last night - he loves it, so do i, and it is going to be the standard for all tofu dishes in this household!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 11, 2019 at 9:32 am

        Oh my gosh, I am honored! Enjoy your tofu adventures!

        Reply
    17. Michael Williams

      January 27, 2019 at 11:02 am

      OMG. First time ever. How delicious is that. Thanks so much for the recipe. I didn’t change anything. Perfect.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 28, 2019 at 9:48 am

        Thank you so much, Michael!

        Reply
    18. JACQUELINE

      January 24, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!! Made this for Myself...still couldn't get Hubby to try Tofu yet. It was AMAZING! I NO longer have to get it at my favorite Chinese restaurant anymore. I can now do my own Crispy Tofu exactly as I like it!!
      THANKS!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 25, 2019 at 7:35 am

        Thank you so much, Jacqueline! I am delighted. And thank you for taking time to leave a comment and review - that means a lot to me!

        Reply
    19. Suzette

      January 21, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Would this work with soft tofu or would it not hold up in the air fryer?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 22, 2019 at 11:24 am

        I haven't tried this, so I'm not totally sure. For soft tofu, I'd line the basket with parchment paper, do a single layer of tofu (no stacking), and skip shaking. I don't think the tofu would withstand a good shake, but it might work with this modified process.

        Reply
    20. Laurie

      January 17, 2019 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      You are awesome for posting this! I just tried it tonight, and I am hooked. Your marinade was super tasty also. Thank you again, this is going in the favourites box.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 19, 2019 at 8:48 am

        Hooray! Thank you so much, Laurie!

        Reply
    21. Liinda

      January 17, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      4 stars
      Not sure if this is way too obvious, but I made the panko crusted tofu and after it sat out for a while, it lost some of its crispness. I just put it back into the air fryer for a couple minutes and it tasted like it did the first time.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 19, 2019 at 8:48 am

        Yes, that will happen if it sits for a bit. Good plan, putting it back into the air fryer. Thank you!

        Reply
    22. Chelsea

      January 09, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      Hello! My husband and I eat a low carb diet and we love tofu. Instead of cornstarch, we used flaxseed meal and it was absolutely delicious especially mixed with the curry sauce we made! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 09, 2019 at 8:41 pm

        Oh cool! I'm glad to hear that flax meal worked in place of the cornstarch. Smart!

        Reply
      • Marge Teilhaber

        November 12, 2019 at 11:55 pm

        5 stars
        What's in the curry sauce?

        Reply
    23. Jayrah Belin

      January 05, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      I make this but I add miso paste. And some chili if you like spice.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 05, 2019 at 4:55 pm

        Ooh I bed miso makes it extra tasty! I wish my family liked spice more - I always have to add spicy seasonings to just my own bowl.

        Reply
    24. Rebecca

      January 02, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      I just made this sans oil and it’s delish! I only pressed the tofu for an hour and it came out so good. I used low sodium soy sauce and dipped in sweet Chile sauce. This is going to be a total go too. More air fryer recipes?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 05, 2019 at 4:58 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that and that you're looking for more! I have tons of air fryer recipes! Here are 50ish of my faves: https://www.glueandglitter.com/2016/09/06/vegan-air-fryer-recipes/

        Reply
    25. Ruby

      March 25, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is soooooo good! New favorite way to prepare tofu!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        March 25, 2018 at 5:06 pm

        Hooray!

        Reply
    26. Greg Spangler

      January 11, 2018 at 3:10 am

      Hi, quick question- how many servings is the tofu recipe for? Trying to input the recipe into MyFitnessPal for tracking.

      Thanks,
      Greg

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 11, 2018 at 7:02 am

        Oh no problem. 4 servings.

        Reply
    27. Courtney

      December 31, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious and super easy! I’ve tried a couple different recipes for basic Air Fryer tofu and this is by far my favorite. Only note, I usually shave off two min of cooking time so it isn’t quite so crispy. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        December 31, 2017 at 7:30 pm

        Ooh that’s good to know!

        Reply
    28. Acca

      December 29, 2017 at 12:06 am

      4 stars
      It is a awesome recipe. We make it very easily for us but it is nice and testy. There is a sort way and sort time we ca made it. We can packed for our mini travel on nest holiday.

      Reply
    29. Tabatha

      January 07, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks for the recipe. I tried making this today and it didn't turn out as expected. The tofu was very chewy and not crispy at all.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 07, 2017 at 12:45 pm

        I'm sorry to hear that, Tabatha! I'm happy to help troubleshoot, if you like.

        Reply
    30. Dee Dee

      January 03, 2017 at 11:32 am

      Two questions: Could you use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch? Would leftovers keep in the frig?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 03, 2017 at 11:55 am

        I haven't tried arrowroot, but it's worth a shot! It keeps but looses the crispiness. It's still good the next day, though!

        Reply
    31. Sabrina @ Familynano

      October 28, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Oh wow, this seems so cool! A healthier alternative to frying!
      Thank for sharing, Becky :)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        October 28, 2016 at 9:15 am

        Totally - it's my new obsession for sure! Enjoy it, Sabrina!

        Reply
    32. Lindsay

      August 12, 2016 at 8:56 pm

      Looks great! Is the air fryer basket large enough to double the amount of tofu? Still deciding whether to get one and, if so, what size to get. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        August 12, 2016 at 9:22 pm

        That's a good question! I've only cooked 1 block at a time in the 3.7 qt, but there's def room for more. I would guess that 2 would fit but I don't want to guarantee!

        Reply
        • Bonnie

          December 24, 2017 at 10:00 am

          5 stars
          Made this today, crisped up fine. My 11 year old ate almost the whole block lol

          Reply
          • Becky Striepe

            December 24, 2017 at 10:29 am

            Aah I love to hear that! My 4yo is obsessed with tofu, and he is super into this recipe too!

            Reply

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    Hi! My name is Becky Striepe (rhymes with “sleepy”). I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here. → READ MORE

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