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May 13, 2020

Make a Meatless Meal in Minutes

Do you participate in meatless Mondays? I personally don’t have a designated day to go “meatless” each week; however, I do strive to vary my protein routine and I even enjoy plant-based protein sources on occasion. If you feel like you are stuck in a rut eating the same protein foods each week, there is no better time than now to venture out and try something new! Due to recent slowdowns and shutdowns of some meat processing plants, estimates suggest that meat supplied to grocery stores could decrease by up to 30% in the next month, and at the same time, the cost of meat could increase by up to 20%.

This week, I tried a new way of preparing a plant-based source of protein: I made crispy tofu in the air fryer. Step by step directions are listed below. Before reading on, however, I invite you to view this demonstration video if you are new to air frying and/or would like to learn more about this appliance and how it works.

Air Fryer Crispy Tofu

Cut tofu into 1” cubes. Combine two tablespoons each soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame or canola oil. Marinate tofu in the sauce mixture for 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid from the tofu and toss with three tablespoons of cornstarch.

tofu cut into cubes  tofu cubes in marinade marinated tofu cubes in cornstarch

Cook in the air fryer at 370°F for 18 minutes. Serve with stir fry vegetables and rice, if desired.

tofu cubes in an air fryer crispy tofu with stir fried vegetables

Do you have a favorite air fryer recipe or plant-based protein recipe? If so, please share by leaving a comment below!

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WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Misty Harmon, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Perry County

SOURCES:

  • USDA ChooseMyPlate. Tips: Vary Your Protein Routine. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/eathealthy/protein-foods/protein-foods-tips
  • CoBank. Closed meat plants today mean empty meat cases tomorrow. https://www.cobank.com/-/media/files/ked/animal-protein/closed-meat-plants-today-mean-empty-meat-cases-this-summer-may2020.pdf

Categories: Food
Tags: air frying, meatless meals, plant protein, tofu, vegetarian cooking

Jennifer Lobb

About Jennifer Lobb

Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD, is the Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for OSU Extension in Franklin County. She specializes in food, nutrition and wellness and likes to teach on topics such as mindfulness, healthy eating and active living. Jenny lives in central Ohio with her husband and son and their two rescue dogs.

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