Recipes Air Fryer Tofu. Why use the air fryer. Preparing tofu in the air fryer is quick and easy with minimal cleanup.
Give it a star rating. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top and press tofu for 30 minutes. A note about air fryers if you re new to this technology an air fryer is basically just a giant drum that circulate super hot air very quickly so that the contents cook much like frying but without the oil.
It s a wonderful light protein and is so easy to pair with broiled or grilled veggies such as eggplant asparagus or even tomatoes.
The tofu is so easy to cook in the air fryer it is a must try. If there was ever a doubt of skepticism from me. Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Use extra firm tofu which has more water squeezed out of it than the soft or silken varieties less water more crisp.