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Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 to 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra firm or super firm tofu, pressed and torn into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (20g) cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (8g) nutritional yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (45g) reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (26g) sesame oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and whisk to combine.
  • Add the torn tofu and stir with a spatula to coat. Scrape into the air fryer basket and spread out into an even layer.
  • Air fry at 400 F until crisp and golden, shaking the basket halfway through, about 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Extra firm tofu should be pressed for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Super firm has less water but should be patted dry with paper towels.
 
  • Extra firm tofu will cook into a softer texture than super firm.