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5 from 12 votes

Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

Air fryer tofu nuggets have a high protein content and are also crispy and flavorful with interesting seasonings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: world
Diet: Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 165kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • The first step is to press tofu to release excess water from the block: Place the tofu block on a wooden board with paper towels wrapped and top with another wooden chopping board.
    16 oz firm tofu
  • Weigh the top board with something heavy, like a can of beans or a cast iron pan. Alternatively, you can also use a tofu press.
  • Let it sit for 15 minutes, then drain off any accumulated liquid. This speeds up the cooking process and also makes the nuggets crispier.
  • After the tofu has been pressed, cut it into nugget-sized pieces. Mine were about one-inch tofu cubes.
  • Mix cornstarch, rice flour, nutritional yeast, spices, and tofu cubes in a large bowl. Set aside the mixed remaining seasoning mixture.
    3 tablespoon nutritional yeast, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon rice flour, 1 tablespoon corn starch, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add the soy sauce and oil. Add the remaining seasoning mixture.
    1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Toss well to get an even coating.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400 F. Add the tofu nuggets to the air fryer basket (optionally on a baking sheet) in a single layer.
  • Air fry tofu for 12-15 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown.
  • Check the nuggets halfway through and add some oil with a cooking spray, if required.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg