Deliciously seasoned and easily made, this Air Fryer Tofu and Cauliflower will become your go-to recipe for a perfect snack or quick dinner!

I hope you don’t mind air fryer recipes two weeks in a row. Just like so many others, I’m totally in love with my air fryer. Also, I can’t stop eating this recipe. Every time I have tofu or cauliflower lying around my kitchen it doesn’t last long because I’m tossing it in the air fryer in no time.

Like some of my other favorite food creations, I created this recipe by rummaging through my fridge hungry one day. I had about a third of a block of tofu and maybe a quarter of a head of cauliflower. I added the tofu, diced, and the cauliflower florets to a bowl, tossed in some seasonings, drizzled them lightly with avocado oil, mixed it all up, put it in the air fryer, and made a delicious lunch in about 15 minutes.

Sometimes I only use either tofu or cauliflower and not both. It just depends on if I have one of them already and am making something quick, or if the meal was premeditated. It can also depend on what I happen to be in the mood for.

I love to make a dip to use for these, and that as well usually depends on what I have on hand. I like to mix hot sauce with either vegan ranch or caesar dressing. I always use either sriracha or my favorite, Pepper Plant Chunky Garlic, but you can use whichever hot sauce is your fave or go-to — or no hot sauce at all if that’s not your thing.

When I talk about air frying tofu, many people ask if it’s crispy like when you oil fry it. It is definitely crispy, it is definitely delicious, but it is also a different kind of crispy than when you oil fry. I love it both ways, but it’s a different food experience. In the beginning, I didn’t really have a preference, but now I find myself mostly craving it in the air fryer because it’s not oily. Just be careful, because if you air fry them too long, you’ll end up with croutons.

The cauliflower comes out similar to being roasted in the oven. Browned and crispy on the outside and yet tender in the middle. Just make sure not to cut your florets too large, or they may get too crispy on the outside by the time the insides are soft.

Do you love your air fryer? Is this recipe becoming your newest go-to like mine? Do you prefer cauliflower, tofu, or both? Let me know in the comments or tag me in a pic on Instagram, @veggiesattiffanis.

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Air Fryer Tofu and Cauliflower

Seasoned tofu and cauliflower made into a quick, easy, and delicious snack.

Course Main Course, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2 main courses or a snack for 4

Author Tiffani Wells

Ingredients

• 7 oz (1/2 block) extra firm tofu (or a whole block if omitting the cauliflower) drained, pressed, and cubed
• 1/2 small head cauliflower (or a whole small head if omitting the tofu) cut into florets
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley
• small drizzle avocado oil or oil of choice

Optional for dipping…

• 2 Tbsp vegan Caesar or ranch dressing I use homemade ranch or Follow Your Heart Caesar (link for ranch below)
• 1 – 2 tsp your favorite hot sauce I use sriracha or Pepper Plant Chunky Garlic (omit for non-spicy)

Instructions

• Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. 
• Place tofu and cauliflower (or one or the other) in a mixing bowl. Add the seasonings and drizzle with oil. Toss until the tofu and/or cauliflower are covered in the seasonings.
• Add the seasoned tofu/cauliflower to your preheated air fryer for 12 – 15 minutes, shaking after the first 8 – 10 minutes. Tofu, when ready, will be browned and crisp. Cauliflower will appear as if roasted and will be tender when pierced with a fork.
• If desired dip tofu and cauliflower pieces into vegan caesar dressing or vegan ranch dressing mixed with your favorite hot sauce for spicy.