Instructions

• Remove the tofu from its package, drain, and tear it into roughly 2-inch pieces. Place the pieces in a medium bowl.
• In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil. Pour the boiling salted water over the tofu in the bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Drain the tofu and thoroughly blot it dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Dry the bowl the tofu soaked in as well.
• Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
• In the same medium bowl with the dried tofu, add 2 tablespoons avocado oil, 1 teaspoon Tamari, and ground black pepper to taste. Toss the tofu until evenly coated.
• Sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch over the tofu. Toss repeatedly until the tofu is evenly coated and there are no visible white, powdery bits.
• Lightly spray the air fryer basket with spray oil. Transfer the coated tofu pieces to the basket in a single layer with a little space between pieces (cook in batches if necessary).
• Air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket or gently tossing the tofu every 5 minutes to promote even browning.
• The tofu is done when it is evenly deep golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove from the air fryer and serve.