Vegan fish fingers crisp up beautifully in the air fryer — whether shop-bought or homemade from tofu with a 'seaside' seasoning. Golden outside, tender within. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How long do vegan fish fingers take in an air fryer?
A: Air fry vegan fish fingers at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
Q: What gives the seaside flavour?
A: A little nori (seaweed) and lemon in the coating.
Times & temperatures
| Type | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shop-bought (frozen) | 200°C / 400°F | 9–12 min |
| Homemade tofu | 200°C / 400°F | 10–12 min |
The recipe
Air Fryer Vegan Fish Fingers
Ingredients
- 280g firm tofu, in fingers
- Nori sheet, lemon
- Flour, plant milk, panko
- Oil spray
Method
- Press tofu; cut into fingers, wrap in nori.
- Coat in flour, milk, then panko.
- Spray with oil; single layer.
- Air fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes.
220 kcal
14g protein
24g carbs
8g fat
0.7g salt
Tips
- Press the tofu so the coating sticks.
- Nori gives that seaside flavour.
- Panko for the best crunch.
Frequently asked questions
How long do vegan fish fingers take in an air fryer?
Shop-bought frozen ones take 9–12 minutes at 200°C; homemade tofu ones 10–12, turning once, until crisp and golden.
How do you make vegan fish fingers taste of the sea?
Wrap the tofu in a little nori (seaweed) and add lemon to the coating for that classic seaside flavour.
Can you cook them from frozen?
Yes — shop-bought vegan fish fingers cook straight from frozen; just add a couple of minutes if needed.