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A bowl filled with air fried tofu, rice, and veggies.
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Crispy Air Fried Tofu Bowls

Crispy Air Fried Tofu Bowls are a protein-packed lunch or dinner that will be sure to satisfy even the most hardcore meat-eaters! You'll want to make these over and over again.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Tongs
  • Air Fryer
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Sheet Pan
  • Cooking Spray

Ingredients
  

Crispy Air-Fried Tofu

  • 30 ounces extra firm tofu
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons corn starch

Bowl Preparation

  • 2 count red bell peppers
  • 2 cups broccoli crowns
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

Crispy Air-Fried Tofu

  • Drain the tofu with paper towels until you have removed the excess water.
    Slice into equal-sized cubes and add to a large bowl.
  • Season the tofu with garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, and chili powder.
    Cover the bowl with a lid and toss gently.
  • Pour in the cornstarch and toss gently once more until all tofu pieces are completely covered.
  • Add to your air fryer basket (be sure not to overcrowd) and spray with a bit of non-stick cooking oil.
  • Cook at 400°F for 20 minutes, stirring the basket halfway through and spraying a little more cooking spray.
    Prefer to bake these? See instructions in the recipe notes below.

Roasted Veggies

  • While the tofu is air frying, remove the core and seeds from the red bell peppers. Slice into strips and add to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Place the broccoli crowns on the baking sheet as well.
    Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt + pepper, and roast at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until the veggies begin to char.
  • Assemble the bowls with cooked rice, roasted veggies, and crispy tofu.
    Serve with your favorite sauces like sriracha, garlic soy sauce, or yum-yum sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Oven Baked Instructions:
Add seasoned and coated tofu cubes to a foil-lined sheet pan. Spray with nonstick cooking oil, then roast at 400°F for about 30 minutes. Be sure to stop halfway to stir the tofu around.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg