Air fried tofu nuggets is a fantastic recipe if you love your Asian cooking. Generally, tofu is fried when eating outside. Air fryer tofu nuggets is a great way of having it on a weekly basis.
I love making saag tofu and tofu masala when I am in mood for some curry. It also tastes fantastic as rice paper rolls, tofu manchurian and spicy ramen. If you are in mood for some stir fry, tofu fried rice and tofu pulao is really filling. Basically, it helps me avoid dairy based paneer and yet get the same protein rich feeling.
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Is tofu healthy?
- Tofu is low in calories yet high in protein. Hence, it is excellent for weight-loss.
- It has no cholesterol.
- It is high in fiber and helps boost memory.
- Maintains cardiovascular health.
- High in calcium and magnesium so helps avoid bone related issues.
Ingredient to air fry tofu
- tofu (extra firm or regular firm tofu( pressed)
- soy sauce
- oil
- corn flour
Instructions for air fryer tofu
You can either use extra firm tofu or use regular tofu and press it to remove excess water.
The below steps are with regular firm tofu, hence we have pressed it to remove excess water.
- Use a tofu press or, just place a flat plat and a heavy item(cast iron vessel) on top, for 30 minutes, to remove excess water.
- Cut the tofu it in smaller cubes.
- Mix soy sauce ,oil and cornflour ,toss tofu pieces .Keep it aside for 10 mins.
- Dust these cubes in corn flour. This helps them to make them crispy when you fry or air-fry.
- Preheat your air fryer for 10 mins at 190 deg C. | 375 F. Layer the pieces on a parchment paper on a grill tray without overlapping each other. Spray oil on these before cooking them
- Air fry the marinated tofu for 10 mins at 190 C| 375 deg F. Once they are cooked,keep them aside.
You can enjoy these as is or add them to a salad
Instructions for baked tofu nuggets
Use the below steps to prepare pieces in fan forced oven.
- After tossing the tofu pieces in the starch mix, spread them on a tray lined with baking sheet.
Bake in an oven at 190 deg C(fan forced) for 20 minutes.
Substitution
If you are a vegetarian, you may substitute tofu for paneer.
Variations
You can just air fry tofu nuggets and enjoy it as is or add that to salads/curries/ noodles. It tastes great in veg fried rice too. You can also add it to rice paper rolls as a filling.
Storage
Store it in refrigerator for 1-2 days. Always reheat your left overs.
Note: Tofu packet once opened, should be finished within 3 days or as per packet restrictions.
Related links
Air fried crispy tofu nuggets | crispy baked tofu nuggets
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- wok
- spatula
Ingredients
Instructions
steps for best tofu marinade
- In case you are using regular firm tofu,Use a tofu press or, just place a flat plat and a heavy item(cast iron vessel) on the top for 30 minutes to remove excess water.Discard the excess water
- Cut the tofu it in smaller cubes.
- Mix soy sauce ,oil and cornflour ,toss tofu pieces .Keep it aside for 10 mins.
- Dust these cubes in corn flour. This helps them to make them crispy when you fry or air-fry.
For air fryer tofu
- Preheat your air fryer for 10 mins at 190 deg C. | 375 F. Layer the pieces on a parchment paper on a grill tray without overlapping each other. Spray oil on these before cooking them
- Air fry the marinated tofu for 10 mins at 190 C| 375 deg F. Once they are cooked,keep them aside.
Oven baked tofu nuggets
- After tossing the tofu pieces in the starch mix, spread them on a tray lined with baking sheet
- Bake into oven at 190 deg C(fan forced) for 20 minutes.
Notes
Top tips
- Always reheat your leftovers.
- Always preheat your air fryer.
FAQs
Tofu has no cholestrol and little calories. As long as you stick to healthy cooking, it will not make you fat.
Soy doesn't affect people with normal thyroid. However, those with underactive thyroid must watch their consumption.
As per studies it helps reduce joint pain.
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