{"id":3471,"date":"2019-06-09T00:01:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-09T00:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/?p=3471"},"modified":"2021-08-19T23:14:23","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T23:14:23","slug":"air-fryer-tofu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchovenscookware.com\/air-fryer-tofu\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Fryer Tofu \u2026This Is How It\u2019s Done"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Want to learn how to make the perfect air fryer tofu? You are in the right place. In this post, I will show you exactly what you need to do, the temperature and the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a staunch supporter of tofu or whether it is\nthe first time you are cooking it, one thing is for sure\u2026there is no food that\nevokes so much debate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some people that think it was made by the devil\nhimself\u2026they hate it that much. For others, it is a godsend that is nothing\nshort of amazing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get something straight\u2026tofu is real food. Tofu is a\nvegetable, a plant-based food that is processed into a form that you are\nfamiliar with. Put simply, Tofu is soy milk that is coagulated into curds. It\nis then pressed into a block. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a double standard when it comes to tofu, which when\nyou consider it, is a little bizarre. People think that tofu looks strange\u2026often\nby meat eaters. That\u2019s right\u2026people who eat meat\u2026a dead animal, think that this\nplant food is weird. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meat eaters don\u2019t really consider this. They simply see the\ndelicious dishes in front of them which, done well, look beautiful. Therefore,\nthe criticism of tofu is a little rich when, more often than not, they are\ndescribing the raw food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you see tofu that has been cooked, it looks delicious.\nWhether it has been seared, grilled, baked or even as I will describe, air\nfryer tofu, it is very appetising to look at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to make air fryer tofu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few different ways in which you can make air\nfryer tofu. This is the method I normally use. However, it can be improved if\nyou have more time on your hands. Firstly, freeze it first\u2026it gives it a denser\nconsistency. I would also recommend that you marinate it for much longer,\novernight preferably. It will really make a difference to the taste at the end.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the method i use to make air fryer tofu;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Cut extra firm tofu into small chunks<\/li>
  2. Add two tablespoons of soy sauce, one teaspoon of rice vinegar and two teaspoons of toasted sesame oil. Mix well and leave to marinate for 30 minutes<\/li>
  3. Add one tablespoon of corn starch and coat thoroughly<\/li>
  4. Place into basket of preheated air fryer. 370F for 20 minutes. <\/li>
  5. Your air fryer tofu is ready to serve<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    For those considering tofu in air fryer for the first\ntime\u2026consider this<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    There are plenty of benefits of eating tofu\u2026even if you only\ndo so every now and then. Tofu is exceptionally low in calories so is perfect\nas a meat substitute. It is also naturally gluten free and it is a brilliant source\nof calcium and iron. Add into the fact that it contains no cholesterol, tofu is\ndefinitely worth getting into. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Mistakes people make \u2013 tips to make better tofu air fryer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Cut smaller chunks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To get the maximum taste and flavor from your tofu, it is\nbetter to cut it into small chunks. People have the habit of cutting large\nchunks, which is not great to eat. This is especially true of sandwiches; big\nchunks will not taste great. Consider slicing thin strips instead, it really\nmakes a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Buy the right kind of tofu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tofu comes in a variety of textures that suit different\nneeds. It can be soft, firm, very firm and extra firm. Make sure you buy the\ncorrect one based on the texture you want. For example, soft tofu will not be\nfirm to eat nor will it be chewy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Consider freezing it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you want your air fryer tofu to have a denser consistency\nand be chewier, put it into the freezer first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Season and marinate air fryer tofu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you simply cook your tofu without seasoning it, you are\nmaking a mistake. The biggest sin is not pressing it properly but not seasoning\nit properly, it\u2019s a close second. This applies to marinating it too. Once you\npress the water out if tofu, replace it by marinating it. This injects flavour\ninto it. Marinating for as little as half an hour can make a difference\u2026overnight\nis a complete game changer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Realistic expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I hear all the time that tofu tastes like this and that. The\nfact is that tofu tastes\u2026like tofu. Accept it. However, you can marinate it so\nthat it has an essence of chicken or fish. It will NEVER taste like it but it\ncan give you a subtle hint. I have known people to start enjoying tofu when\nthey stopped comparing it to other foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Let me know what you think\u2026is there anything you do that\nmakes your air fryer tofu method better? How long do you marinate tofu air\nfryer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Share your tips with us\u2026leave a comment below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    See you soon\u2026Jayne x<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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