Update: I finally figured out the right way to air fry tofu without it sticking to the basket

This was my white whale for, no joke, three months. I love tofu in the air fryer, but every single time, it would weld itself to the basket. I tried spraying it with oil, tossing it in cornstarch, you name it. The real fix was so simple I felt silly. My friend Lisa, who works at a vegan cafe, told me to press the tofu for a full 30 minutes first, then cut it into bigger cubes. The game changer was putting a tiny bit of parchment paper in the bottom of the basket. I did that last night and the tofu came out perfect and crispy, with zero sticking. It took me way too long to find that combo. Has anyone else found a different trick that works for them?

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milacraig16d ago

Honestly, the "welding itself to the basket" part is so real. I had the exact same struggle for ages. Tbh, it's a huge relief when you finally crack the code.

dianahayes16d ago

Funny how the simplest fixes are the hardest to find.

clark.morgan16d ago

Actually, sometimes the easy fixes are the first thing you try and they just don't work. Then you waste a whole day on the complex stuff before circling back.