When it comes to savory, satisfying snacks, the air fryer is your friend. With a burst of convection fan power, the air fryer adds a golden crisp to most foods – even tofu! This high protein air fryer tofu recipe will fulfill your savory craving with loads of flavor yet little to no oil. While the recipe opts for a zing of heat with red pepper flakes, freestyling your flavors is highly recommended. Try Cajun, truffle, herbed or peanut-crusted – whatever brings you back for more.
Air Fryer Tofu Fries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 109 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block tofu super-firm or extra-firm, drained
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp. corn starch
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Instructions
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Slice dry tofu into fry shapes and place in medium mixing bowl.
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Add red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper and sesame oil. Gently mix until coated evenly.
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Next, coat the tofu fries evenly in corn starch.
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Lastly, add nutritional yeast and gently mix until evenly coated.
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Place tofu fries in air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure there’s space between fries.
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Cook at 390 degrees F for 20 minutes, shaking or flipping fries halfway through.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat in air fryer when ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Tofu Fries
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 109
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 312mg13%
Potassium 235mg7%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 186IU4%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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