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Crispy Flax & Sesame Seed Crusted Tofu

This is one of my favourite Airfryer recipes you can bake the tofu in the oven it is still yummy but not quite as crispy!

Preptime
20 mins + 24 hours marinating time + 30mins

Ingredients
1 package extra-firm tofu 420g (, drained and cut into 4 (1/2-inch thick) slices
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoons grated ginger
1/4 cup white and black sesame seeds
1/4 cup flaxseeds
2 egg
olive oil spray

Method

  1. Place the tofu slices on a kitchen towel or paper towels. Place another towel on top and lightly press to remove most of the water from the tofu. Transfer to a shallow dish big enough for the tofu to lie in a single layer.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Drizzle half of the marinade over the tofu, then gently flip and drizzle the rest on the other side. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. Preheat an air fryer to 400°F or preheat a regular oven to 350°F.
  4. Place the flaxseed and sesame seeds in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, beat the egg. Remove each tofu slice from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off, then dip in the egg. Using a fork, dip in the seeds, coating each side. Transfer to a plate. Spray one side with avocado or olive oil, then gently flip and spray the other side.
  5. To make the tofu in an air fryer: Working in batches, arrange a single layer of the tofu in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until toasted and crisp. For the oven: place the tofu on a wax paper -lined baking sheet and bake 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

The tofu lasts in the fridge up to 4 days but it does lose it’s crunch.. still delicious just less crispy you can pop it back in the air fryer for 5 minutes to re-crisp or eat as is. I use these as toppers for salad bowls, in packed lunches or as side dish with Asian meals.


Tofu is a complete plant protein so if you are looking to include more plant proteins in your diet this is a great dish to add to your repertoire.

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