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Paul Scally
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

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400F.
Step 2
Drain your tofu, reserving the liquid into a medium sized bowl.
TofuTofu454g
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.
Soy sauceSoy sauce30g
extra virgin olive Oilextra virgin olive Oil7.5g
garlic powdergarlic powder3g
onion powderonion powder3g
PaprikaPaprika3g
MSGMSG1g
Step 5
In a separate medium bowl, add your nutritional yeast.
Nutritional yeastNutritional yeast20g
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.
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.
To reheat, air fry at 400F for about 5 minutes, or until warmed and crispy.
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