Description
Crispy tofu made in the air fryer! Just cut it into cubes, toss it with spices, and chuck it in the air fryer. This vegan protein source is dead simple, super tasty, packed with protein, and high in B vitamins from the nutritional yeast!
Time
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.72
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Tofu
- 1 lb Tofu, firm
Liquid
- 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp MSG
Breading
- 4 tbsp Nutritional yeast
Instructions
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- Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
- Drain your tofu, reserving the liquid into a medium sized bowl.
- Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel to remove surface moisture. Cut it into small cubes.
- To the bowl with the reserved tofu liquid, add in soy sauce, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and MSG. Mix together.
- In a separate medium bowl, add your nutritional yeast.
- Add the tofu into the liquid bowl, and toss until evenly coated. Allow any excess liquid to drip off before transferring the tofu to the nutritional yeast. Toss until fully coated.
- Arrange your tofu in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Air fry at 400F for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway, or until browned and crispy.
- To reheat, air fry at 400F for about 5 minutes, or until warmed and crispy.
Notes
- It's better to arrange the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer in order for it to get properly crispy. You may need to air fry in 2 batches. Over crowding the basket will lead to steaming and less crispiness.
- Cornstarch (1 tbsp, 8 g) can be used in place of nutritional yeast. However, nutritional yeast (aka "nooch") not only tastes better, but is fortified with B vitamins, including Vitamin B12. B12 is naturally found only in animal-source foods (meat, fish, dairy, and eggs), so adding it to this vegan meal gives it a nutrient boost!
- Optionally serve with any dipping sauce of choice, such as my Peanut Chili Salad Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 7.4g (9%
9 % of Daily Value (78 g)
)
Saturated Fat: 1.1g (5%
5 % of Daily Value (20 g)
)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g
Sodium: 367mg (16%
16 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)
)
Total Carbohydrate: 5.9g (2%
2 % of Daily Value (275 g)
)
Fiber: 2.0g (7%
7 % of Daily Value (28 g)
)
Net Carbs: 3.9g
Total Sugar: 1.0g
Protein: 13.1g (26%
26 % of Daily Value (50 g)
)
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Vitamin B12: 19.14mcg (798%
798 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)
)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)
)
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Calcium: 407mg (31%
31 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)
)
Iron: 7.05mg (39%
39 % of Daily Value (18 mg)
)
Magnesium: 40mg (10%
10 % of Daily Value (420 mg)
)
Potassium: 295mg (6%
6 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)
)
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15.2
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0.8
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9.2
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