Air Fried Tofu with Lemon Sauce
You'll love how easy it is to make crispy tofu in your air fryer without any oil. Serve it with a fresh lemon sauce you can make in minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 104kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu drained and pressed (or use super-firm tofu)
- 1 Tablespoon tamari (or substitute soy sauce if not following a gluten-free diet)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
For the sauce:
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoon organic sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Cut the tofu in cubes.1 pound extra-firm tofu drained and pressed
- Place the tofu cubes in a quart-size plastic zipper storage bag. (Or use a glass storage container with a lid.) Add the tamari and seal the bag. Shake the bag until all the tofu is coated with the tamari.1 Tablespoon tamari
- Add the tablespoon of cornstarch to the bag. Shake again until the tofu is coated. Set the tofu aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- Meanwhile add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and mix with a spoon. Set aside.½ cup water, ⅓ cup lemon juice, 2 Tablespoon organic sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Place the tofu in the air fryer in a single layer. If you have a basket-style model, you will probably need to do this in two batches.
- Cook the tofu at 390 degrees for 10 minutes, shaking it after 5 minutes. If it's not browned and crispy enough, cook it for 2 to 5 minutes longer, checking every couple of minutes.
- After you're done cooking the batches of tofu, add it all to a skillet over medium-high heat. Give the sauce a stir and pour it over the tofu. Stir the tofu and sauce until the sauce has thickened and the tofu is heated through.
- Serve immediately with rice and steamed vegetables, if desired.
Notes
While best enjoyed right away, leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days and microwaved to reheat.
Pressing tofu:
Do you really need to press the tofu? If you want the tofu to be crispy, it's best to press it to remove any excess moisture.
However, if you use super-firm tofu instead of extra-firm tofu, you do not need to press it. Look for brands like Hodo Foods, Nasoya, Wildwood, and store-brands from Trader Joe's, Sprouts, and more.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
