This crispy, breaded tofu recipe will easily become one of your go-to recipes. The air fryer finishes the tofu with a delicious, light crunch and the cubes are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce! This recipe uses ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Calories: 172.25

Protein: 11.4g

Carbs: 13.5g

Fat: 5.8g

Ingredients

1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup blended rolled oats
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1.5 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp oil

Directions

Blend up oats on a low setting in a blender. Try to keep some bigger pieces intact.
Add blended oats in a bowl with spices.
Pat dry with a paper towel a block of extra firm tofu.
Cut into pieces and place in a container.
Pour over 2 tablespoons of oil and shake to coat evenly.
Pour breading over tofu and shake again in the container.
Place in the air fryer at 400 degrees for around 20 minutes.

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This recipe is from The Mediocre Vegan Kitchen, the only vegan cooking show filled with brotherly banter, science-based vegan nutrition tips to help you meet your fitness goals, and the occasional pie to the face.

This recipe is a fast, easy, and delicious way to incorporate more sweet potatoes into your meal plans so you can take advantage of all their benefits! Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrients including vitamin A, C, and several B vitamins. They are a great source of fiber so they’ll keep you feeling full, which can be helpful if you are maintaining a caloric deficit.

Serves: 3 w/ 2 tbsp mayo

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15-20 mins

Calories: 163.2

Protein: 5.1g

Carbs: 36.6g

Fat: 2.2g

Ingredients for Fries

4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tsp salt - or to taste
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp pepper

Ingredients for Mayo

1 pkg (14 oz) silken tofu
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp salt
5 drops liquid stevia (1 tbsp. powder)
Chipotle tabasco sauce (to taste)

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Vegan Chipotle Mayo Dip

Directions for Fries

Cut up sweet potatoes into fries (not too thin or they will burn).
Toss them in a bowl with the seasoning mixture.
Place in an air fryer for around 20 minutes or until they are completely cooked.