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Vegetarian Mains

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Cornflour-dusted tofu cubes that come out genuinely crunchy — the texture that converts tofu sceptics.

Serves 8 · Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min

200° · 15m 200°C / 400°F

Serves

Written for 4 — every ingredient quantity below is recalculated.

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Ingredients

  • 1.6 kg extra-firm tofu, 2 blocks, pressed 15 minutes and cut into 2.5 cm / 1 in cubes
  • 4 tbsp cornflour, cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
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Steps

  1. Press the tofu between paper towels under something heavy for 15 minutes to drive out the water.

    15:00

  2. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F.

    200° · 03:00

  3. Toss the cubes with soy sauce and sesame oil, then dust with cornflour, garlic powder and pepper until evenly coated.

  4. Cook for 5 minutes.

    05:00

  5. Shake the basket.

    Shake

  6. Cook for another 5 minutes.

    05:00

  7. Shake the basket again.

    Shake

  8. Cook for a final 5 minutes until the cubes are golden and firm on every face.

    05:00

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