Air Fryer Tofu

I love really good roasted Tofu.  I know it's not for everyone but I love it when it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can flavor it with a variety of Herbs, Spices and Flavored Oils. It can be served with Soy Sauce. Tofu takes on the flavors you use to enhance it.

I made a Sauce with Barbecue Sauce, Soy Sauce and Dried Diced Onion.

Tossed with my Sauce.

A Sample of a Tofu Power Bowl. This one was made with Quinoa.

The Air Fryer is my preferred method of cooking. I have a Tofu Post on the Blog for Tofu 101 but this method is perfect.

I use Trader Joe's Super Firm Tofu, Prepped with a Weight to release the liquid.

Pressing Tofu:
You'll need either a Cast Iron Burger Weight or 2 Dinner Plates topped with a Heavy Item.
Place the Tofu Block on the Plate lined with Paper Towels.
Top it with another layer of Paper Towels.
Add whatever process you use to Weight it down and Press it.
Allow it to sit for 30 - 40 minutes to release the Liquid.
Remove and Drain Liquid.

Cut into 1" Cubes or Thin Slices.

You can make a Marinade of 2 Green Chiles like Hatch, 1 piece of Grated Fresh Ginger, 1/4 tsp of Sesame Oil. Prepare it in a Zip Lock Bag and Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Here are some additional options for Marinade:

Play around with the ingredients, however choosing at least one from each group below gives a perfect balance of flavors. Adjust your choices to cater to your own taste preferences.

Ingredient
Oil	The oil, olive, sesame, ground nut or other fat such as soya yoghurt or coconut milk will help the other flavours infuse and help the tofu to crisp when cooking
Acid	Acts as an enzyme which allows the ingredients to mingle citrus juices such as lemon, lime, orange, wine, or a vinegar for example balsamic, red wine, apple cider.
Salty/Sweet	Salty: tamari or soy sauce, vegan Worcestershire sauce, capers, miso paste. Sweet: maple syrup, agave nectar, brown sugar, molasses, date syrup
Aromatic	Onion, garlic, ginger, mustard, or kelp. Sauces: hot pepper sauce, liquid smoke, hickory, tomato purée, olive paste, or nutritional yeast. Herbs such as thyme, basil, rosemary, or oregano. And spices like paprika, cayenne, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red pepper flakes can all work really well and bring serious flavor.

To Make a Tofu Power Bowl:

Roasted Tofu Cubes
1/2 C Shredded Carrots
2 C Cooked Brown or Wild Rice.
1 C Bean Sprouts
Some Shelled and Steamed Edamame.
An Additional Drizzle of Sesame Oil


Instructions:
Add Cubes to the Basket of the Air Fryer in a Single Layer.
Spray lightly with a Vegetable Cooking Spray.
Shake Cubes or Flip This Slices and Spray again.
Cook in the Fryer at 370 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes.
Shake or Flip every 10 minutes until done to your preference of Crispness.

In a Serving Bowl:
Rice and Marinade of your Choice. (Mix Well)

Portion it into Individual Serving Bowls.
Top with some Power Bowl Ingredients and Tofu.

Enjoy!
Peace in then Kitchen!