By Paul Scally
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu
9 steps
Prep:15minCook:15min
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, low in fat, and high in B vitamins from the nutritional yeast.
Updated at: Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:03:15 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
15
Low
Glycemic Load
1
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories134 kcal (7%)
Total Fat7.6 g (11%)
Carbs5.8 g (2%)
Sugars0.9 g (1%)
Protein12.8 g (26%)
Sodium320.2 mg (16%)
Fiber1.8 g (7%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Tofu
Liquid
30gSoy sauce
low sodium, gluten free
7.5gextra virgin olive Oil
3ggarlic powder
3gonion powder
3gPaprika
1gMSG
Breading
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
Step 2
Drain your tofu, reserving the liquid into a medium sized bowl.
Step 3
Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel, and cut it into small cubes.
Step 4
To the bowl with the reserved tofu liquid, add in soy sauce, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and MSG. Mix together.
Step 5
In a separate medium bowl, add your nutritional yeast.
Step 6
Add the tofu into the liquid bowl, and mix until coated. Let any excess liquid drip off. Transfer the tofu to the nutritional yeast bowl, and mix until fully coated.
Step 7

Arrange your tofu in a single layer in the air fryer.
Step 8
Air fry at 400F for about 15 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
Step 9

To reheat, air fry at 400F for about 5 minutes, or until warmed and crispy.
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