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Air Fryer Tofu (cubed, pressed): Time & Temperature
400°F (205°C)temperature
12–15 mincook time
How to do it
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange in a single layer with space between pieces — air needs to reach every side.
- Cook for 12–15 minutes.
- Shake the basket once or twice for even cooking.
- Press 20 minutes, then toss with cornstarch for a crisp shell.
Pro tip: Shake twice; sauce after cooking, not before.
Gear that makes this easier
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- Instant-read meat thermometer — The only reliable way to know meat is safely done — every chart on this site assumes you check internal temperature.
- Air fryer parchment liners — Keeps sticky foods (wings, cookies, cinnamon rolls) from welding to the basket and makes cleanup a 10-second job.
- Oil sprayer / mister — A fine, even mist crisps breaded food without soaking it. Bottled sprays with propellant can damage nonstick coating.
- Silicone-tipped tongs — Flip food without scratching the basket's nonstick surface.