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Crisp tofu cubes coated in cornstarch, soy and sesame, with a lime finish. Serves 2 · estimated 25 minutes including prep. Use extra-firm tofu that needs only drying, not a long pressing step. Keep cubes apart for crisp edges.
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- Air Fryer RecipesCrisp tofu cubes coated in cornstarch, soy and sesame, with a lime finish.
- Know before you startUse extra-firm tofu that needs only drying, not a long pressing step. Keep cubes apart for crisp edges.
Ingredient notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below. Here’s what matters when you shop:
Before you shop. Use extra-firm tofu that needs only drying, not a long pressing step. Keep cubes apart for crisp edges.
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Air Fryer Sesame Tofu Bites
Crisp tofu cubes coated in cornstarch, soy and sesame, with a lime finish.
- Prep
- 7 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
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Equipment
- 5–6 quart air fryerSee our pick →
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Instructions
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Prepare
Preheat air fryer to 390°F / 200°C for 3 minutes. Pat tofu dry with several paper towels and cut into 2 cm cubes.
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Coat
Toss tofu with soy sauce and oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch and sesame seeds and gently toss again until coated.
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Cook
Spread in one uncrowded layer. Air-fry for 13–15 minutes, shaking twice, until edges are firm and golden. Follow any longer tofu-package cooking instructions.
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Finish
Sprinkle with lime juice immediately before eating. Serve as bites or prepare a side separately.
Recipe notes
- Timing: Use extra-firm tofu that needs only drying, not a long pressing step. Keep cubes apart for crisp edges. Preparation, preheating and any rest explicitly stated in this method are included in the total estimate. Follow doneness and package directions if they require longer.
- Recipe status: Newly authored for this collection and not yet kitchen-tested. Cooking times are estimates.
- Recipe-page cover: A text recipe card. The Pinterest pin uses an AI-generated editorial food illustration in the style of the earlier collection, not a photograph of a kitchen-tested dish.
- Nutrition: Not calculated for this recipe.
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Equipment for this recipe
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Easy variations
- Spicy bites: Add ½ teaspoon chili flakes to the coating.
- Larger batches: Scale ingredient quantities with the serving controls. Use sufficient pan or basket space and allow more time for extra batches; instruction text describes the base batch.
How to store and reheat
- For this recipe: Refrigerate for up to 3 days; the coating softens during storage.
- Chill promptly: Refrigerate perishable food in shallow covered containers at 40°F / 4°C or below within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Follow the shorter storage period stated above or on an opened ingredient; previously cooked ingredients keep their original storage deadline.
- Reheating: If reheating cooked leftovers, heat the portion thoroughly to 165°F / 74°C. Keep cold toppings separate. Follow any stricter package directions.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before making air fryer sesame tofu bites?
Use extra-firm tofu that needs only drying, not a long pressing step. Keep cubes apart for crisp edges.
Can I make it ahead?
Refrigerate for up to 3 days; the coating softens during storage.
Has this recipe been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is a newly authored recipe with estimated timing. Check the stated doneness, safe internal temperatures where given, and ingredient package instructions.