Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Bites
Extra-firm tofu is seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, onion powder, sweet paprika, and white pepper, then coated with cornstarch for a crisp air-fried finish. It has a savory, lightly smoky flavor with a hint of sesame and can be served as a main course or as an appetizer with your choice of dip.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the block of tofu in half vertically and set the halves side by side on a plate lined with multiple layers of paper towels. Add a thick layer of paper towels on top, weigh the tofu down with a heavy object (I used my bread box), and press for 30 minutes to remove as much liquid as possible.
- 2
Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and place them in a bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce and carefully toss to coat.
- 3
Combine cornstarch, onion powder, paprika, and white pepper in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the tofu and gently toss to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil. Place the tofu pieces in one layer in the basket of your air fryer. You might need to work in batches.
- 4
Air-fry at 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Turn the tofu pieces over and air-fry until crispy, about 6 more minutes.
- 5
Stir together the cornstarch, onion powder, paprika, and white pepper in a small bowl.
- 6
Add the mixture to the tofu and gently coat the tofu with the cornstarch mixture.
- 7
Drizzle with sesame oil.
- 8
Arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer; you may need to cook in batches.
- 9
Air-fry at 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 6 minutes.
- 10
Turn the tofu pieces over and air-fry until crispy, about 6 more minutes.
- Calories 149.84 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 13.95 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 6.73 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.32 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.85 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 213.36 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.89 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 153.72 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.31 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 119.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Tofu Bites is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 22 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Extra Firm Tofu, Onion Powder, and Paprika. Each serving provides about 149.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Extra-Firm Tofu, Onion Powder, Paprika, Sesame Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Bites?
- About 22 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Bites healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 149.84 calories and 13.95 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 213.36 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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