Crispy Air Fryer Tofu {+ Best Sauce!}

4 from 4 votes

This Crispy Air Fryer Tofu is so delicious! Serve it alongside broccoli, rice and bang bang sauce for a satisfying plant-based meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired

Servings: servings

Calories: 521kcal

Add block of tofu to a large plate in between two clean kitchen towels. Add a heavy object such as a large textbook over tofu to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Meanwhile, add all ingredients under rice heading to a rice cooker or pot on the stove and cook until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Preheat air fryer to 400 F for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, take tofu and cut into 1-inch cubes. Carefully toss with cornstarch in a large bowl. Add to air fryer in a single layer. Spray with cooking spray, season liberally with salt and pepper, then cook for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking time.
While tofu cooks, add broccoli florets to a bowl of water and microwave for 8-10 minutes before draining. Then, mix all ingredients under bang bang sauce heading together in a large bowl and set aside.
Remove tofu from air fryer, then toss in the large bowl with the bang bang sauce. Serve tofu over cooked rice with broccoli, garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

Make sure to toss the tofu halfway through cooking so it cooks evenly.

Store any leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days without the sauce. Reheat in a pan on the stovetop or in the air fryer.

Freeze raw tofu for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge, squeeze out any excess moisture, then cook as normal.