Air Fried Tofu Popcorn

I’m always looking for snacks that I know the family would love and Tofu Popcorn sounded like a perfect addition. These yummy little nuggets have quickly become one of our very favourite Sunday snacks. Not only are they crispy and delicious, but they are also simple and easy to make. As a bonus, you can make them in the air fryer, which makes for a super easy clean up.

Tips To Achieve The Perfect Tofu Popcorn

• Use an Air Fryer Safe Liner for an even quicker and easier clean up!
• Remember to press your tofu first, to remove excess moisture. This will help the tofu absorb marinades better, and give it a more crispy texture when cooking in the air fryer.
• Tear your tofu don’t cut it this allows you to get the look and feel of popcorn rather than tofu cubes.
• Experiment with different flavours! Don’t go with the normal salted or sweet and experiment with spicy or BBQ tofu popcorn!

Easy Serving Suggestions For Your Air Fried Tofu Popcorn

Your Favourite dipping sauces are sure to go great with your air fryer tofu popcorn! From honey mustard to BBQ, there’s something for everyone. Try experimenting with different flavors and ingredients to create a unique dish that you’ll love. Here’s our personal favourites:

• Sriracha Mayonnaise – To make delicious vegan Sriracha mayo simply combine 1/4 cup vegan mayo, 2 tablespoons of Sriracha, and a teaspoon of sugar. Whisk together until the sugar is dissolved and enjoy!
• Smokey BBQ Sauce – My family loves this yummy BBQ sauce! To make it combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix together in a small bowl. Heat the mixture in a medium saucepan over low heat until bubbly. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or so to allow the flavors to combine. Enjoy slathered on your favorite air fried food!
• Buffalo Sauce – You can dip your Aif Fried Tofu Popcorn in your favourite buffalo sauce to give it a tasty kick or toss it in the sauce to make delicious buffalo tofu popcorn!

Note

The recipe prep time doesn’t include the time for pressing your tofu if needed, this is best done in advance. If your Vegan or going to be eating more Tofu a good Tofu Press is an investment we highly recommend. If you don’t have a Tofu press and want to give this recipe a go here’s a great article on how to press tofu without a tofu press.

The recipe also includes a delicious chicken base alternative (Better Than Bouillon Vegan No Chicken Base) This stuff tastes amazing and is a great addition to many vegan recipes, but can sometimes be hard to find in stores so we have included a link here.

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Air Fried Tofu Popcorn

Author: Joe Firth Cooking Method: Air Frying Cuisine: American, English Courses: Side Dishes, Snacks Recipe Keys: Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Make air fried tofu popcorn in just 20 minutes with this easy recipe! This healthy, delicious Vegan snack is sure to be a hit with the whole family! So get cooking and spice up your next movie night!

Ingredients:

Servings

• 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu (Water Drained And Pressed)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Quinoa Flour (Or Flour Of Choice)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cornmeal
• 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon Vegan No Chicken Base
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp Onion Powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Salt
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Ground Black Pepper
• ³⁄₄ cup Dairy Free Milk
• 1.5 cup Panko Bread Crumbs (Or Gluten Free Breadcrumbs)

How To Make The Perfect Air-Fried Tofu Popcorn

1. Step 1

   Tear your tofu into bite sized pieces. This gives it a more authentic popcorn look.

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2. Step 2

   Add flour, cornmeal, nutritional yeast, better than bouillon, mustard, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and milk into a large bowl and mix until combined. The consistency should be like a pancake batter. Add more milk if needed to thin it out.

   Then Place your breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.

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3. Step 3

   Switch on your air fryer to preheat and set the temperature to 356°F (180°C) for around 3 minutes.

   Coat your tofu pieces in the batter mix and then roll them in the breadcrumbs until fully coated, before placing them on your Air Fryer Safe Liner repeat until all the tofu is coated.

   Top TIP: Ensure you leave space between your tofu nuggets so that air can circulate easily, cook in batches if you need to.

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4. Step 4

   Place your liner filled with your tofu nuggets into the air fryer and cook at 356°F (180°C) for 5 minutes, then flip your tofu pieces and cook for a further 5 minutes or until crispy and golden.

   And that's it! 4 Simple steps to perfect and delicious Air Fryer Tofu Popcorn!

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Note

These popcorn nuggets are a brilliant way of making some really tasty and fun snacks. You can go to town with the different flavour combinations, and this will make all the family look forward to sitting down together and sharing these tasty treats.

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