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Tofu Katsu

Air fryer recipe · Mains

Tofu Katsu

Crunchy panko crumbed tofu slabs, a meat free katsu.

Nutrition per serving

Balance Grade C · BalancedThe A to E Balance Grade is a quick read on the balance of this dish per serving. It is general information, never medical or dietetic advice.
  • 350kcal
  • 21.2 gprotein
  • 37.1 gcarbs
  • 14.6 gfat
  • 2.1 gfibre

Per serving, about 3 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.

Ingredients

  • tofu400 g
  • breadcrumbs1 cup
  • flour4 tbsp
  • cornflour2 tbsp
  • water4 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp

Method

  1. Press the tofu

    Drain the firm tofu and press it under a weight for 10 minutes, then slice into thick slabs and season with salt. Pressing squeezes out water so the crumb crisps instead of turning soggy from the inside.

  2. Crumb

    Whisk the cornflour and water into a batter. Dip each slab in flour, then the batter, then the breadcrumbs. The flour helps the batter grip and the batter glues on a thick, even crumb that fries up crisp.

  3. Air fry

    Arrange the slabs in a single layer and spray both sides lightly with oil so the crust turns golden. The oil helps the dry crumb brown and crisp evenly instead of staying pale and powdery in patches.

  4. Finish

    Air fry at 190°C for 18 min, turning once, until the crust is crisp and golden brown all over. Turning once gives both sides equal colour so no face stays soft. Serve hot.

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