Air Fryer Tofu Milanesa
Air Fryer Tofu Milanesa delivers a Tex‑Mex twist with taco-seasoned crumbs that turn shatteringly crisp while the tofu stays tender inside. It’s a quick, satisfying vegetarian main that pairs well with salsa, lime, and a simple salad for weeknight dinners. Expect bold spice, a crunchy bite, and light richness from the egg coating.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Slice the tofu lengthwise into 2 slabs. Cut each slab into two triangles.
- 2
Combine the bread crumbs and taco seasoning in a shallow pan or on a plate. Lightly beat the eggs in a separate shallow pan or on a plate.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Dip each tofu triangle into the beaten eggs. Coat them in the bread crumb mixture. Gently press to cover each side. Arrange in a single layer on a plate. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- 5
Cook in the air fryer on one side for 15 minutes. Flip each triangle and spray lightly with cooking spray. Continue cooking until browned, about 10 minutes more. You may need to cook in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer basket.
- Calories 952.66 kcal High
- Protein 19.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 77.02 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 234.43 mg High
- Sodium 628.59 mg High
- Fiber 1.38 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.98 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.29 g Low Source
- Calcium 80.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.88 mg Good Source
- Potassium 409.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 120.3 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.96 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.82 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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