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Air fried Crispy Chili Tofu

This crispy chili tofu is seasoned with a delicious spice rub, crisp on the edges while soft on the inside. Popular with kids and adults and an easy vegan recipe.

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MAIN INGREDIENTS

Tofu – 1 (16oz) block of Extra firm Tofu, pressed for 20 mins and then cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces

Flour – 2 tbsp Gram flour / Besan / Chickpea flour

Spices – Chili powder or cayenne pepper, cumin powder

Lemon juice – 1 tbsp of lemon juice

Vinegar – 1 tsp of Vinegar

HERE ARE MY STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS

STEP 1 : Preparation

  • Press tofu at least for 20 mins, using either tofu presser or by setting a heavy pan on top of it, letting the moisture drain.
  • When finished, cut tofu into 1/2 to 1 inch bite-sized blocks and transfer to a bowl.

STEP 2 : Tofu Marination

To the tofu, add chili powder, cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, vinegar and give a good mix.

STEP 3 :

Now sprinkle gram flour/ chickpea flour and toss well. 

STEP 4 :

Add 2 tbsp of water, few drops of red food color (optional) gently mix and make sure all pieces are coated evenly.

STEP 5 :

  • Grease the tray with oil, assemble the tofu pieces in single layer with little space in between.
  • Again spray oil on top of the pieces.

STEP 6 :

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375*F, place the food tray in the middle rack, air fry at 375*F for 12 mins, flip or shake halfway until tofu pieces are crisp.
  • Repeat this process for remaining tofu pieces. You can also add fresh whole green chilies to the tray and cook along with the tofu pieces.

STEP 7 : Serving

Serve this delicious Crispy chili tofu hot with some pickled onions, curry leaves and lemon wedges.

TIPS AND TRICKS

To Store: This tofu is best when served the day of making. If you are going to eat later, store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer or a pan for few minutes.

Make ahead: You can prepare the marination ahead and store in refrigerator. Just air fry them before you serve.

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Air fried Crispy Chili Tofu
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Air fried Crispy Chili Tofu

Author: sdarunkumar1987 Cooking Method:Air frying Cuisine:Indian Courses:Appetizers Snacks Sides
Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesAir fried time / per batch: 12 minutesRest time: 40 minutesTotal time: 17 minutesServings:2 servingsCalories:300 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

This crispy chili tofu is seasoned with a delicious spice rub, crisp on the edges while soft on the inside.

Ingredients

Garnish

Instructions

    Preparation

  1. Press tofu at least for 20 mins, using either tofu presser or by setting a heavy pan on top of it, letting the moisture drain.
  2. When finished, cut tofu into 1/2 to 1 inch bite-sized blocks and transfer to a bowl.

    3. Marination

  3. To the tofu, add chili powder, cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, vinegar and give a good mix.
  4. Now sprinkle gram flour/ chickpea flour and toss well. 
  5. Add 2 tbsp of water, few drops of red food color (optional) gently mix and make sure all pieces are coated evenly.
  6. Grease the tray with oil, assemble the tofu pieces in single layer with little space in between.
  7. Again spray oil on top of the pieces.
  8. Preheat your air fryer to 375*F, place the food tray in the middle rack, air fry at 375*F for 12 mins, flip or shake halfway until tofu pieces are crisp.
  9. Repeat this process for remaining tofu pieces. You can also add fresh whole green chilies to the tray and cook along with the tofu pieces.

    10. Serving

  10. Serve this delicious Crispy chili tofu hot with some pickled onions, curry leaves and lemon wedges.

Notes & Tips

  • To Store: This tofu is best when served the day of making. If you are going to eat later, store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer or a pan for few minutes.
  • Make ahead: You can prepare the marination ahead and store in refrigerator. Just air fry them before you serve.
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