Ingredients
- 1 block fava bean tofu (12 ounces)
- ½ cup unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (for marinade)
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for breading)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (for breading)
- Spray oil
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into 4 rectangles. Rotate each rectangle so the short side faces you, then slice into 4 equal squares.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and gently boil tofu for 7–10 minutes to improve flavor and texture.
- Let tofu cool for 5 minutes, then pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix together non-dairy milk, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning to create the marinade.
- Add the tofu to the marinade and let sit for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Refrigerate if marinating more than 1 hour.
- When ready to cook, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on a large flat plate or shallow bowl.
- Remove each tofu piece from the marinade and coat generously in the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are covered.
- Spray tofu pieces with oil and place them in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Air fry at 400°F (206°C) for 12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. If they look dry afterward, spray lightly with more oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy as desired.
Notes
- Use unsweetened and unflavored non-dairy milk for best results.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Marinate tofu overnight for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
