
Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 14 ounces extra firm tofu drained & pressed for at least 30 minutes
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten & soy free
- 1 tablespoon low sodium vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt optional
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Instructions
- After you've drained & pressed your tofu, place on a cutting board & slice into 1" cubes.
- Mix low sodium soy sauce & vegetable broth together in a small bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, add all the dry ingredients & mix together (garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, black pepper, salt, & cornstarch).
- Place cubes in a medium sized bowl & toss with the soy sauce mixture (or you can put in a ziplock bag to marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge for more flavor).
- Coat the tofu with the dry spices and toss well. It's ok if you have broken pieces – they'll end up super crispy & tasty!
- Place cubes in the basket of your air fryer (no need to spray with oil) in a single layer and leave a little space around each piece. (you may have to do separate batches depending on the size of your air fryer)
- Set your air fryer to 400°. Cook for 5 minutes, then use a spatula to flip them/shake basket and repeat 2-3 more times until desired crispness. 10-15 minutes total.
- Remove tofu & allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy as a snack, salad topper, or main dish! Serve plain or with sauce of choice. Great to dip in BBQ sauce!
Notes
Reference: Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets (Vegan & Oil Free) recipe by Kim Friendly, Simply Plant-Based Kitchen
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