Air Fryer Garlic Tofu Bites

Name: Air Fryer Garlic Tofu Bites
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 150g Tofu; Garlic; Chili flakes; Cooking oil; Salt & pepper

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Air Fryer19 min Oven31 min Pan17 min

Steps· Pan

1
Press the tofu dry and cube it.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the tofu for 7-8 minutes until golden on all sides.
3
Add the garlic and chili flakes for the last minute.
4
Season and serve.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer until piping hot throughout.

Student tip

This doesn't need a pool of oil to crisp — a light spray does the job. Heavy oil or fat adds unnecessary, unhealthy calories, not flavor.

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