If your container with the tofu has a leak-proof lid, you can just flip the container upside down. However, I generally like to flip the tofu in the marinade every once in a while for more even coverage. You could let the tofu marinate while you’re away at work. It should absorb nearly all of the marinade if you've pressed it well. How long to marinate tofu? I generally allow my tofu to marinate for 4-5 hours in the refrigerator. Other types of tofu (particularly super firm varieties) may need no pressing at all. Some brands of tofu are more watery out of the package than others, and require longer pressing. Plus, if your tofu is pressed well, you can generally marinate it for less time. So, the main reason we press tofu is to maximize and improve flavor. Pressing also removes moisture and makes the tofu block “sturdier,” but then we’re adding moisture back in with the marinade. Your marinade won’t be diluted by liquid trapped in the tofu cake. Pressing tofu pushes the water out so that the more flavorful marinade can be absorbed. Think of your block of tofu like a soggy sponge (sorry for the gross visual, but it works). Cooking times may vary slightly between air fryer brands. However, you should keep a close eye on the food whenever you try a new air fryer recipe. The Ninja Foodi, Cosori, Pampered Chef Air Fryer, Actifry, Nuwave, Instant Vortex, Cuisinart, Philips, Power Air Fryer, etc. This air fryer recipe was developed using the 10-Quart Kalorik Digital Air Fryer Oven. What it lacked in aesthetics, it gained in flavor! However, all of the exposed surface area meant the marinade was easily absorbed all over each piece. The lack of structural integrity meant I couldn’t cut the tofu into neat cubes. It has a lot more nooks and crannies than some of the more popular tofu brands have. IMVHO, you can make the best air fryer tofu with a package of The Bridge firm tofu. I used firm tofu for this air fryer recipe, though super firm or extra firm tofu should also work. You can find tofu that is silken, soft, firm, extra firm, or super firm. Tofu (AKA bean curd) is made with coagulated soy milk that has been pressed into solid blocks. What do you need to make crispy tofu in an air fryer? To make marinated tofu, here’s what you need: Delicious: If you haven’t tried tofu before, you might be surprised at how tasty it can be when prepared properly!. This air fryer crispy tofu is a healthy alternative since we’re using far less added oil.
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