Actually Tasty and Healthy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
These air fried tofu nuggets come together in less than 20 minutes and are packed with flavor. They make the perfect protein-packed addition to any salad, wrap or even as a snack on their own with my 3-Ingredient Dipping Sauce!
Servings 4
Calories 160kcal
Equipment
- Air fryer If you don't have an air fryer, see note for making these in the oven!
Ingredients
- 1 350 g block extra-firm tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Start by draining the excess water from the tofu package, if there is any. Wrap the tofu in a clean towel and press lightly the remove the excess water.
- Tear the tofu into 1 inch size chunks. This is vital to get those jagged edges of the tofu that holds all the delicious spices in the nooks and crannies, so don't cube the tofu with a knife. Place in a large bowl and add the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Place in a large bowl and add the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Place in an air fryer. Set air fryer to 400 F and air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the air fryer container about half way through, until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, on top of a salad or in a wrap and enjoy!
Notes
If you don't have an air fryer, simply preheat your oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have a convection setting on your oven, that's even better!
Place the tofu nuggets evenly on the baking tray, and bake for 20-25 minutes until they're golden brown on the outside, flipping half way through.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25of the recipe | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
