Salt and Pepper Tofu in Air fryer
Description
Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Tofu is deliciously crunchy and tasty appetizer. I love garlic and pepper. They elevate any dish. In this recipe, they work so well to provide flavor to tofu.
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu 16 oz. or 450 gm.
- 3 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. pepper ground
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. chilli flakes
- 1 tsp. garlic minced
- 1 tsp. parsley for garnish
Directions
- I have used firm tofu here as that works well and does not come apart during air frying. It is important to press the tofu really well so that there is no moisture.
- This is important for making crispy tofu. Press between paper towels or kitchen towels till tofu is dry.
- Then cut into cubes. Add cornstarch, pepper, minced garlic, chilli flakes and salt to the tofu cubes.
- Toss them well till each cube is coated. Now add olive oil to the tofu and mix well.
- You will have a thick cornstarch coating on tofu that adheres well.
- Meanwhile, preheat air fryer at 180C or 360F for 5 minutes.
- Place tofu cubes in the air fryer basket and shut the basket.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes at 180C or 360F till the tofu cubes are nice and crispy on top and soft inside. We don’t want to overcook the tofu so that it becomes rock hard. Just a nice crispy outside and soft inside is what I aim for.
- Do shake the basket and spray/brush oil midway during air frying for golden tofu.
- Once done, remove salt and pepper tofu onto a serving dish. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy.
