Directions:

• Press tofu block well to remove moisture. I normally press for 10 minutes using a heavy pan.
• Then dry tofu using kitchen towels.
• Cut tofu into ½” cubes. Don’t keep the cubes large or the tofu will taste bland inside and may not crisp up easily.
• Arrange the breading station: Take 3 shallow dishes of wholewheat flour, plant-based milk and breadcrumbs.
• Season breadcrumbs with salt, cayenne, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
• Preheat air fryer at 180C or 360F for 5 minutes.
• First dip tofu cubes in flour to coat well. Shake off any excess flour.
• While we use ¼ cup flour in the recipe, the actual flour getting utilised is lesser.
• Then dip these tofu cubes in soy milk so that they are well coated with milk.
• This helps to adhere breadcrumbs to the surface.
• Now press the cubes in seasoned breadcrumbs to coat well.
• Repeat this for all tofu cubes that you are air frying in one batch.
• You may need to do two batches for a larger quantity.
• Place tofu cubes in preheated air fryer basket in one layer.
• Air fry at 360F or 180C for 8-10 minutes till the tofu cubes are crispy.
• This time may vary depending upon how big your tofu cubes are.
• You can flip them midway during air frying.
• In a bowl, mix together melted vegan butter/butter and hot sauce.
• Take out air fried tofu cubes. Toss them in hot sauce and serve hot with your favourite dip.