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Air Fryer Crispy Sesame Tofu

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Sesame Tofu
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 400 g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Super crispy sesame-crusted tofu cubes, cooked in the air fryer with just a touch of oil.

Prep time

15 min

Servings

Calories

190 kcal

Ingredients

400 g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp sesame seeds

↔ Ingredient Swap

Soy sauce Tamari (to keep it strictly gluten-free)

Cornstarch Arrowroot powder (for a paleo-friendly option)

Instructions

Prep Tofu

Press the tofu block for 10 minutes to remove excess water. Cut into 2 cm cubes.

Toss and Coat

Toss tofu cubes with soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.

Air Fry

Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.

Finish

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

How Cornstarch Creates Crispy Tofu

Tofu has a high water content. Coating the cubes in cornstarch absorbs this surface moisture. When hot air circulates, a shatteringly crisp barrier is formed.

Air Fryer Crispy Sesame Tofu

Instructions

How Cornstarch Creates Crispy Tofu

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