Agedashi Tofu Recipe Air Fryer

Crispy outside, melt-in-your-mouth inside, this Agedashi Tofu Recipe Air Fryer transforms a classic Japanese favorite into a light, healthy dish you can enjoy guilt-free. With just a touch of oil, your air fryer creates perfectly golden tofu cubes served in a savory soy-ginger broth. Simple, delicious, and full of umami goodness!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Total Time 27

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Asian-inspired

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Tofu:
400 g firm tofu drained and pressed
2 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch for coating
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil spray
Pinch of salt
For the Sauce:
1 cup dashi stock or mushroom broth for vegan
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin optional, or ½ tsp sugar for sweetness
1 tsp grated ginger
For Garnish:
1 tbsp grated daikon optional
1 green onion finely sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds
Small pinch of chili flakes or shichimi togarashi

Equipment

1 Air Fryer 4L or larger for even frying
1 Mixing Bowl For coating tofu
1 Paper Towels To remove excess water from tofu
1 Tongs For turning tofu cubes
1 Saucepan For dashi or soy broth

Method

Prepare the tofu: Drain and press tofu for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
Coat the tofu: In a bowl, toss tofu cubes gently with cornstarch and salt until all sides are evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer: Set the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) and preheat for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with oil.
Air fry the tofu: Place the tofu cubes in a single layer in the fryer basket. Spray lightly with oil. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crisp.
Prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, mix dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and grated ginger. Heat on low for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Assemble: Place the hot tofu cubes in a shallow serving bowl. Pour the warm sauce over them.
Garnish and serve: Top with grated daikon, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes. Serve immediately for that perfect crispy-meets-soft texture.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use firm or extra-firm tofu and ensure it’s well-pressed before air frying.
You can replace dashi with mushroom or vegetable broth for a fully vegan version.
Avoid overcrowding the fryer basket to allow even air circulation.
Pairs beautifully with Green Juice Detox For Weight Loss or Beetroot and Carrot Juice.
Best enjoyed fresh, the tofu loses its crispiness if soaked too long in the broth.