Air Fryer Miso Tofu
You will become a tofu-natic with this easy recipe. Tofu is a plant-based protein with a neutral flavor that soaks up any marinade you toss it with.
Ingredients
- 14- ounce extra firm tofu
- 2 Tablespoons miso paste
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
To prep tofu:
- Slice 14-ounce tofu block in half lengthwise, so you halve two large 1-inch thick pieces.
- Lay both slices on a clean, dry kitchen towel next to each other, and cover with another towel (or a stack of layered paper towels) and place something heavy on top, such as a cutting board, textbook or skillet. (I like to cover the top towel with a cutting board and then place a skillet or textbook on top).
- Let tofu sit undisturbed to drain for 20 to 40 minutes. Cut drained tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels.
Tocook:
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend together the miso, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger to create a smooth batter.
- Next, blend in the cornstarch until it’s completely dissolved and no lumps remain. Add the drained tofu pieces and gently toss to fully coat.
- Mist the air fryer basket with nonstick oil spray and set the temperature at 400.
- Add the tofu to the basket, ensuring the pieces are spaced out and not overlapping. You may need to cook the tofu in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Mist the tofu tops with oil spray and cook for 10 to 13 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally.
- Check at the 10-minute mark, and if you’d like them toastier, continue air-frying for a few extra minutes.
- Serve your miso tofu with a side of roasted veggies, or add them to a stir-fry, or toss them on top of a salad and dig in!
Notes
1 serving = ~10 pieces of miso tofu
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 130Carbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gTotal Fat: 5g— Unsaturated Fat: 5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 3gTotal Sugar: 6g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 4gIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.