I tried Tiffycook’s Air Fryer Crispy Tofu!!

Ingredients

• 28 oz Firm Tofu (Two 14‑oz packages, pressed and cut into 1‑inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (Dissolved in 2 cups water for soaking)
• 2 cups Water (For the salt‑water soak)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (For spraying or brushing tofu before air‑frying)
• 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce (Adds umami depth to the glaze)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Light or regular soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (Balances the salty glaze)
• 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar (Adds a subtle tang; adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil (for hot drizzle) (Heat until shimmering, then pour over tofu before glazing)

Instructions

1. Prepare Salt‑Water Brine

   Dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in 2 cups of water in a large bowl.

   Time: PT3M

2. Cube and Soak Tofu

   Cut the pressed tofu into 1‑inch cubes and gently place them in the salt‑water brine. Let soak for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

3. Pat Tofu Dry

   Remove tofu cubes with a slotted spoon and pat completely dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT3M

4. Season and Oil Tofu

   Place the dried tofu cubes back into a clean mixing bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT3M

5. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and preheat for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 200°C

6. Air Fry Tofu

   Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket. Air fry for 15 minutes, flip the cubes halfway through, then continue for another 15 minutes until golden and crisp.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Heat Oil for Drizzle

   While the tofu finishes, heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until just shimmering (about 1 minute).

   Time: PT2M

8. Make the Glaze

   In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp rice vinegar until the sugar dissolves.

   Time: PT2M

9. Combine Tofu, Oil, and Glaze

   Transfer the crispy tofu to a large bowl, pour the hot oil over it, and immediately toss with the prepared glaze until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

10. Plate and Serve

    Arrange the glazed tofu on a serving platter, garnish with sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g