How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Here's How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Tofu cooked in just 10 minutes! This tofu is delicious, easy to make and great for meal prep!

Prep time: PT30M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT40M

Rating

4.99 stars (616 reviews)

Keywords

air fried tofu, air fryer tofu, cripsy tofu, how to make crispy tofu

Ingredients

1 lb block extra firm tofu
½ tablespoon light soy sauce (or liquid aminos)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch (up to 2 extra teaspoons for the best crisp)
1 teaspoon sesame oil ( or any oil)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Cuisine

American

Steps

In a medium size bowl place the pressed and cubed tofu. Add in liquid aminos/soy sauce and toss to coat. Add in all of the other seasoning ingredients (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, cornstarch, sesame oil and ground black pepper) and toss to thoroughly combine.
Place in your air fryer in a single row, so that all the tofu has a little bit of space around each piece. Set your air fryer to 400°F. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket after 5 minutes, then continuing to cook.
Remove after tofu is cooked. Allow to cool for a few minutes then serve. Enjoy!

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 110 kcal
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Sodium: 560 mg
Sugar: 0.2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g

Reviews

Joanne Heidkamp on 2026-02-05 (5 stars):
I'm not a tofu eater, but I want to learn to incorproate more tofu into my meals. And, I wanted to learn to use the air fryer that was passed down to me. This recipe was a great way to start; I followed it to the letter -- the only small change I made was to add a little powdered ginger to the seasoning mix. Although the tofu cubes did not get particularly crispy, they were delicious. I served them with a favorite homemade fermented black soybean-garlic-ginger dipping sauce. I will make this again, and focus on getting the exteriors crispy. (I may incorporate a bit of cornstarch in with the seasonings.)
Jen W on 2026-01-24 (5 stars):
admittedly, I left the sugar out, but this was very good. I've been annoyed by pan cooking tofu because I found it got too oily. I'd given up trying. in my air fryer it was a breeze. with other spice profiles it will make a great side item. thank you!
Barb on 2026-01-12 (5 stars):
This recipe was quite delicious! I ended up making tofu wraps with them.
Stacey on 2026-01-11 (5 stars):
I used this recipe to add tofu to a stir fry. It was delicious- my husband who hates tofu asked, "what's this yummy crunchy thing in the dish?" Thanks so much for sharing!
Joyce on 2026-01-03 (5 stars):
One word: Y*U*M ! This makes the best easiest and quickest crispy and flavorful tofu hands down! So tasty - and not overpowering - crispy with a great crunch on the outside but still chewy and creamy on the inside. There are so many ways to use this in veggie stir-fry recipes or in a salad, or just as is with or without a dipping sauce. Thank you for yet another great recipe!
Tillie on 2025-12-29 (5 stars):
Easy and delicious! Tofu turned out great!
Barbara Perrigo on 2025-12-09 (5 stars):
So yummy! Mine wasn't as pretty, but still delicious! Quick and easy as well!