Crunchy Air Fryer Panko Tofu
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Ingredients
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
For the Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Make the Tofu
  • ½ cup vegan mayo
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Press your tofu to get out the excess liquid, then slice into 8 cutlets.
Make the marinade
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger.
  2. Arrange the tofu cutlets in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the tofu. Marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
Make the Tofu
  1. Measure the vegan mayo into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the panko and salt.
  2. Dredge each tofu piece first in the mayo, then in the panko mixture, making sure to get a nice, even coating. Arrange the pieces in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You're going to be frying these up in two batches.
  3. Cook at 370F for 20 minutes, shaking gently after 10 minutes, just to dislodge any stuck-on tofu pieces. Repeat with the second batch, then serve.
Recipe by Chic Vegan at https://www.chicvegan.com/crunchy-air-fryer-panko-tofu/