Crispy Tofu, for Snack

 

Tofu is a great source of protein as it contains all 9-amino acids that are necessary to our body.

It’s a great addition to your diet if you are transitioning from being a meat-lover to a vegetarian and if you’d like to lose and maintain your weight.

Ingredients:

- 1 to 2 blocks of Firm Tofu 
- 1 tsp. Flour
- 1 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Paprika,
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Pepper 
- 1 tsp. Olive oil (optional)

Sauce / Dipping:
- 2 cloves minced garlic
-3 tbsp Mayo
- chopped parsley
- pinch salt and pepper

 

Direction:

- Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
 ( you can use Barbeque powder or add curry powder, it's totally up to you)
- Separate a little amount of the spice powder for later
- Pat dry the tofu block with paper towels, get as much water out of the tofu block
- Slice the tofu block to an inch sizes
- Double pat dry the sliced tofu to make sure  that it's dry
- Toss the sliced tofu into the flour and spice mix bowl
- Tap off excess spice and put tofu in the air fryer basket
- Air fry tofu at 400° for 15 minutes, toss halfway to evenly cook the edges
- Get it back to the fryer for another 4 to 6 minutes, please note that cooking time varies depending on the type of your air fryer.
- Put the fried tofu in a serving dish and sprinkle some more of the spice powder

For the Dipping /Sauce: 

- combine minced garlic and mayo together
- mix in salt and pepper and chopped parsley

- Serve and Enjoy