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Crispy marinated tofu for an Asian salad from the air fryer

Air fryer tofu

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Crispy, Asian-marinated tofu straight from the air fryer, served over a fresh salad with cucumber, edamame and crunchy peanuts. A light, vegan main course packed with flavour and bite.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Marinadetid 15 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Stor salatskål
  • 1 Parchment paper For air fryer

Ingredients

Tofu and marinade

  • 400 g firm tofu Plain
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 clove garlic Pressed
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger Grated
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp cornflour

Salad

  • 200 g mixed salad leaves
  • 1 pcs cucumber
  • 1 pcs carrot
  • 100 g edamame beans Thawed
  • 1 pcs spring onion
  • 30 g roasted peanuts Unsalted
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
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Instructions

Preparation

  • Press 400 g firm tofu between two thick pieces of kitchen paper with a heavy plate on top for about 15 minutes, so the excess liquid is drawn out — that's the key to crispy tofu.
    Fast tofu presses mellem køkkenrulle for at fjerne væske før tilberedning i min airfryer
  • Cut the tofu into cubes of about 2 cm.
    Fast tofu skæres i ensartede terninger klar til marinering i min airfryer opskrift
  • Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar and 1 tbsp maple syrup together in a bowl. Add 2 clove garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger and 1 tsp chilli flakes.
    Sojasovs sesamolie risvineddike ahornsirup hvidløg ingefær og chiliflager piskes til marinade til tofu i min airfryer
  • Toss the tofu cubes in the marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
    Tofu terninger vendes i marinade og trækker ved stuetemperatur før tilberedning i min airfryer
  • Sprinkle 2 tbsp cornflour over the marinated cubes and toss gently, so each piece gets a thin, even coating.
    Marinerede tofu terninger drysses med majsstivelse og vendes forsigtigt før tilberedning i min airfryer

Cooking in the air fryer

  • Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C on the fan setting.
    Airfryer forvarmes til 200 grader klar til tofu i min airfryer
  • Lay the tofu cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ideally on a piece of air fryer baking paper, so they don't stick.
    Tofu terninger lægges i et enkelt lag på bagepapir i airfryer kurven i min airfryer
  • Cook at 200 °C for 12-14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the cubes are golden and crispy on all sides.
    Tofu terninger tilberedes ved 200 grader og rystes halvvejs til de bliver gyldne og sprøde i min airfryer

Salad and serving

  • Rinse 200 g mixed salad leaves and spread them in a large salad bowl.
    Blandet salat fordeles i en stor salatskål som tilbehør til tofu i min airfryer
  • Slice 1 pcs cucumber into thin half-moons, and cut 1 pcs carrot into thin strips. Toss them through the salad along with 100 g edamame beans.
    Agurk gulerod og edamamebønner vendes i salaten som tilbehør til tofu i min airfryer
  • Whisk the dressing together from 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp lime juice and 1 tsp maple syrup.
    Dressing med sojasovs sesamolie limesaft og ahornsirup røres sammen til tofu salat i min airfryer opskrift
  • Arrange the salad with the warm, crispy tofu on top. Scatter over 1 pcs spring onion cut into fine rings, 30 g roasted peanuts and 1 bunch fresh coriander picked into leaves. Pour the dressing over just before serving.
    Sprød tofu anrettes på salat med forårsløg peanuts koriander og dressing i min airfryer

Notes

Tips for the perfect result:
The most important step is pressing the tofu thoroughly — the more liquid you draw out, the crispier the surface will be in the air fryer. A thin layer of cornflour creates a light crust that turns crispy without sticking.
Variation:
Swap the chilli flakes for sriracha or sambal oelek for a more intense, moister seasoning. You can also toss sesame seeds in with the tofu for the last 3 minutes so they toast along with it.
Serving:
Enjoy the salad as a light dinner or lunch. Add a bowl of jasmine rice, glass noodles or quinoa if you'd like a more filling meal.
Portion size:
If your air fryer is small, cook the tofu in two batches — it's better than overcrowding the basket, otherwise the cubes will steam instead of turning crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated fat: 3gPolyunsaturated fat: 7gMonounsaturated fat: 8gSodium: 780mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2400IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 4mgNet carbohydrates: 17g
Author: Morten Jensen
Calories: 335kcal
Cost: 10
Course: Hovedret
Cuisine: Asiatisk, Danish
Diet: ,
Keyword: air fryer salad, Asian tofu, crispy tofu, marinated tofu, tofu in air fryer, vegan air fryer recipe
Shelf life: Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Reheating: Reheat the tofu in the air fryer at 180 °C for 3-5 minutes, until heated through. Serve with fresh salad.
Freezing: Not suitable for freezing — the salad and the marinade lose their texture in the freezer.
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