Crispy-Crunchy Tofu in the Air Fryer

Step 1

Drain the tofu and tear it into 2-inch (ish) pieces. Place the tofu pieces in a medium bowl.

Step 2

In a small saucepan bring the water and salt to a boil. Pour it over the tofu and leave it for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Drain the tofu and thoroughly blot it dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Dry the bowl it was soaking in as well.

Step 4

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.

Step 5

In the medium bowl, toss the tofu pieces with the avocado oil, Tamari, and pepper. Once coated, sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and arrowroot starch and resume tossing until you can't see any white, powdery bits anymore.

Step 6

Give the air fryer basket a quick spray with the spray oil. Then, transfer the coated pieces of tofu to your air fryer basket, shaking the basket/arranging the pieces so that each piece has a bit of space. Set the timer for 15 minutes and pop the basket in.

Step 7

Give the tofu in the air fryer basket a little shake every 5 minutes to evenly brown and crisp up the pieces. The tofu is done when it's evenly deep golden brown and super crispy on all sides.