Air Fried Tofu Sandwich

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice up some super firm tofu.
  2. 2Slice up some super firm tofu.
  3. 3Slice up some super firm tofu.
  4. 4Carve the tofu out into fillets (optional).
  5. 5Carve the tofu out into fillets (optional).
  6. 6Carve the tofu out into fillets (optional).
  7. 7Prepare a savory marinade with oil, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder.
  8. 8Prepare a savory marinade with oil, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder.
  9. 9Prepare a savory marinade with oil, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder.
  10. 10Coat the tofu fillets in the savory marinade.
  11. 11Coat the tofu fillets in the savory marinade.
  12. 12Coat the tofu fillets in the savory marinade.
  13. 13Pan-sear the marinated tofu fillets until golden brown.
  14. 14Pan-sear the marinated tofu fillets until golden brown.
  15. 15Pan-sear the marinated tofu fillets until golden brown.
  16. 16Crush corn flakes by hand or blitz them in a food processor.
  17. 17Crush corn flakes by hand or blitz them in a food processor.
  18. 18Crush corn flakes by hand or blitz them in a food processor.
  19. 19If using panko, toast them in a pan with some oil or butter until golden brown.
  20. 20If using panko, toast them in a pan with some oil or butter until golden brown.
  21. 21If using panko, toast them in a pan with some oil or butter until golden brown.
  22. 22Alternatively, toss panko with oil in a bowl and microwave until golden brown.
  23. 23Alternatively, toss panko with oil in a bowl and microwave until golden brown.
  24. 24Alternatively, toss panko with oil in a bowl and microwave until golden brown.
  25. 25Dredge the seared tofu in seasoned flour.
  26. 26Dredge the seared tofu in seasoned flour.
  27. 27Dredge the seared tofu in seasoned flour.
  28. 28Dip the floured tofu in plant milk mixed with vinegar and hot sauce.
  29. 29Dip the floured tofu in plant milk mixed with vinegar and hot sauce.
  30. 30Dip the floured tofu in plant milk mixed with vinegar and hot sauce.
  31. 31Finally, coat the tofu in panko breadcrumbs or crushed corn flakes.
  32. 32Finally, coat the tofu in panko breadcrumbs or crushed corn flakes.
  33. 33Finally, coat the tofu in panko breadcrumbs or crushed corn flakes.
  34. 34Spray the breaded tofu with oil.
  35. 35Spray the breaded tofu with oil.
  36. 36Spray the breaded tofu with oil.
  37. 37Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  38. 38Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  39. 39Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  40. 40Serve the crispy tofu between buns with lettuce and enjoy.
  41. 41Serve the crispy tofu between buns with lettuce and enjoy.
  42. 42Serve the crispy tofu between buns with lettuce and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • Super firm tofu
  • Super firm tofu
  • Super firm tofu
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • nutritional yeast
  • nutritional yeast
  • nutritional yeast
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • corn flakes
  • corn flakes
  • corn flakes
  • Panko bread crumbs
  • Panko bread crumbs
  • Panko bread crumbs
  • vegan butter
  • vegan butter
  • vegan butter
  • seasoned flour
  • seasoned flour
  • seasoned flour
  • plant milk
  • plant milk
  • plant milk
  • vinegar
  • vinegar
  • vinegar
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce
  • lettuce
  • lettuce
  • lettuce
  • buns
  • buns
  • buns

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlfood processorpanair fryerspatulatongsmetal tray

Tips

  • Save tofu scraps for another meal.
  • Pan-sear the marinated tofu before breading for extra flavor and improved texture.
  • Toast panko breadcrumbs in a pan with oil/butter or microwave them with oil to ensure they turn golden brown.