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Air Fryer Tofu

Crispy Vegetable Protein, ready to use as a meat substitue
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Ingredient
Cuisine: Asian, BIR, British, Indian, Indo-Chinese, Thai
Calories: 101
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg extra firm tofu Drained and pressed well
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Kosher, of course
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garam Marsala Optional
  • 1 tsp Curry Powder Optional
  • 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning Optional

Method
 

  1. Press, and slice the tofu, thence press the slices
  2. Cut the slabs to the size desired; I use a ~ 1" cube.
  3. Toss all to coat well.
  4. Spread on a wire rack so that cubes are not touching, thence rest 5 minutes
  5. Oil the basket of an air fryer, place cubes in basket DO NOT CROWD,
  6. Air Fry at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Checking occasionally

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 209mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If using optional spice mixes, do make sure not to burn them during the air fry.
We are looking for a crispy coat.  Once done, portion and freeze.
This is a great substitute for meat in any number of dishes.
Dependant on the air fryer, one may need to fry in batches, and one may need to flip the cubes and fry for additional time.

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