Air fryer Crispy Tofu Fries

Tofu fries served on a white plate with a dip

Air fryer Crispy Tofu Fries

Delicious crispy tofu fries done in air fryer is a tasty appetizer or snack. Done in under 30 minutes, it is a really easy high protein recipe.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer crispy tofu fries

recipe air fryer vegan

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 14

Marination time 10

Total Time 27

Servings

Calories 145kcal

Author Rachna Parmar

Equipment

1 Air fryer

Ingredients

1 block firm tofu 15 oz. or 400 gm.
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. Apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
½ tsp. Sriracha or hot sauce of choice
1 tbsp. corn starch or chickpea flour
½ tsp. Pepper

Instructions

Preparing the tofu is the most important step in the recipe. Use extra firm tofu so that it does not fall apart. Also you need to dry it really well so that the fries come out crispy and not soggy.
I take the tofu block and firmly press it to release water. Use your hands or a heavy dish on top to press the tofu. You can use a tofu press as well.
Once done, I place it between paper towels to dry it thoroughly. Then cut the tofu block in the shape of fries. Keep aside.
Prepare the marinade: Combine together soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, pepper, extra virgin olive oil and Sriracha sauce in a bowl. Add tofu fries to the marinade and spread it all around.
Let it marinate for 10 minutes. Toss the marinated fries in cornstarch and let it coat the fries.
Preheat air fryer at 180C or 360F for 5 minutes or use the preheat function. Spray the basket with olive oil. Now lay the coated tofu fries in one single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry for 8-11 minutes at 180C or 360F. This time will vary depending upon the thickness of your tofu fries. You can spray the tofu with some oil midway if it looks too dry.
Once done, take out the crunchy tofu fries and serve hot with a dip of choice. Enjoy.

Notes

Pressing the tofu well and removing as much moisture as possible is the most important step in achieving crispy fries. Please spend the time in drying tofu block.

Use extra firm tofu so that it retains its shape after air frying.

You may change the sauces or reduce the quantity used as per taste.

Please keep an eye on the time when air frying tofu for the first time. In my case, 9 minutes were enough for crunchy browned tofu.

Using oil in the marinade is important so that the tofu does not get too dry.

Storage: Air fryer tofu fries can be stored in the fridge for 3 days in air tight container. They will lose their crunch so air fryer for 2-3 minutes to reheat completely before consuming. I do not advise freezing tofu as its texture changes.

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