Marinated tofu, double dredged with oatbuttermilk (oatmilk + vinegar), coated with breadcrumbs and seasoning, cooked in air fryer. Basmati rice on the side.

  • Djont@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    8 months ago

    I’ve never seen air fried stuff look so delicious like fried food. Any tips to get that crispy gold look and texture?

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      8 months ago

      Panko and oil. I think some people are scared of putting oil in the air fryer since it’s meant to be ‘healthier’ and whatnot, but any excess falls to the bottom anyway. I personally err on the side of a bit too much oil; for this dish I poured some onto each individual piece at the beginning, and then again after turning them half way through the cook. It’s also a good idea to cook hot, my machine goes up to 200 C and I pretty much always use full blast.

      Really the only thing I’ve struggled to get crispy is fresh fries, though I might just be overcrowding the tray.