Tofu
Extra-firm tofu cubes with a light starch coating.
Fresh, extra-firm cubes
14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed if needed, cubed and tossed with a little oil, tamari and cornstarch; space in one layer.
- Air fryer setting
- 400°F
- Cooking time
- 11-15 min
°C settings are rounded to the nearest 5°C. Start checking at the earlier time.
- Preheat
- Preheat first
- Turn or shake
- Flip or toss halfway.
At the basket
- Press excess water out, cube the tofu and coat with oil, tamari and a light dusting of cornstarch.
- Space the cubes apart in the hot basket, turning halfway, until the edges brown.
Before you cook
- Silken and soft tofu are not covered. The independent Cook Smarts cube chart uses 375°F for 12–17 minutes; this entry follows the coated extra-firm reference.
Source notes
Reference research, not cooking tests by this site. Reviewed .
Love & Lemons (Jeanine Donofrio)Timing reference
Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
14 oz extra-firm; preheat 400°F; 11–15 minutes, flip halfway.
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