Air Fryer Balti Tofu Nuggets

5 from 3 votes

For a crunchy snack or lunch try these crunchy air fryer balti tofu nuggets. Serve these crispy tofu bites with mayo or ketchup for dunking.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Easy Vegan Snacks, Snack

Cuisine: Indian, vegan

Keyword: Air Fryer recipe, air fryer tofu, popcorn tofu, tofu, tofu bites, tofu nuggets, vegan snacks

Servings: servings

Calories: 375kcal

Get Recipe Ingredients

First prepare the spicy topping. Add the balti mix to a food processor or blender and whizz until a rough but f fairly fine breadcrumb texture.
If you don't have a blender, you can bash the mix with a rolling pin in a mixing bowl or pop it in a freezer bag and roll the rolling pin over it to crush it.
Cube the tofu (if you are using firm tofu, you will have to press it first, extra firm is pre-pressed).
Toss the tofu cubes in cornflour.
Next, toss the tofu in mayo until well coated.
Add the crushed balti mix to another large bowl, then add the mayo-coated tofu and toss until well coated.
Spread in a layer on your mesh air fryer shelf or in the drawer of your air fryer. You could also spread on a lined baking sheet if you are baking them in the oven.
Bake at 180c/350f for 20 minutes. If you are baking in an oven, turn part way through the bake time and they may take a few minutes longer.
Once crisp and golden, serve with a dip.
Enjoy!

You can swap the balti mix with bombay mix.
For an extra crisp finish, you could spray the tofu lightly with olive oil before baking.
Once they are cool. pop them in an airtight container in the fridge, lined with kitchen paper. They will last for 3-4 days. Although, they won't be as crisp after they have been in the fridge unless you reheat them to crisp them up. They will however be lovely and chewy.