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Overhead close up photo of a pile of crispy tofu cubes. The top one has a bite taken out of it.

Oil Free Air Fryer Tofu

Brittany Roche
We’ve been vegan for nearly 10 years and air fryer owners about 8 years, so we air fry a lot of tofu. This is our go-to method for a basic air fryer tofu that can be used in a variety of dishes like stir fry, salads, wraps, and bowls. You’ll need just a few common ingredients, and, unlike other recipes, this one is completely oil-free!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Tofu
Cuisine Air Fryer
Servings 4 servings
Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16-oz block extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • 1 Tbsp vegan chicken bouillon powder or seasoning of choice
  • 1 tsp - 1 Tbsp soy sauce*

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and bouillon powder with a small whisk or fork.
  • Add the pressed and cubed tofu to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle on the cornstarch/bouillon mix and drizzle on the soy sauce. Use a rubber spatula to gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  • Add to your air fryer basket (ideally, in an even layer). Air fry at 370 for 25-30 minutes, stopping to shake the basket to detach them from the bottom every 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately over rice or veggies. You can serve this tofu on its own or tossed in your favorite sauce like peanut sauce or curry! You can also store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days for snacking or serving on salads.

Notes

Bouillon: We use our homemade vegan bouillon powder for this recipe, but you can use any seasoning of choice! Feel free to sub your favorite seasoning here depending on what you’re using the tofu for. Ranch seasoning or chili seasoning could be an interesting twist. Our Cheesy Garlic Blend could also be fun! If you still want that chickeny vibe, you can do ½ chicken seasoning ½ seasoning of choice. You can also just use a mix of whatever spices you have in your cabinet like garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder. Have fun with this part!
*Soy Sauce Notes:
  • Whether or not you’ll need this will depend on which seasoning you’re using. And if you’re coating the tofu in a sauce with big flavor, you may not need it. If I’m serving the recipe as-written, I use it.
  • You can sub tamari, liquid aminos, or a low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the sodium if needed. Vegan worcestershire or sesame oil can also be used for a slightly different, beefier vibe. You can also add something like hot sauce or red miso broth!
Cornstarch Substitutes:
You can easily make air fryer tofu without cornstarch! Simply sub another starch like arrowroot starch or tapioca starch. You can also follow our recipe for Air Fryer Sriracha Tofu for a completely starch-free method.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 the recipeCalories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 479mg
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