Air-Fried Tofu Breakfast Burrito
Diet Category: Vegan • Vegetarian • Plant-Based • Dairy-Free • High-Protein • Air-Fryer • Savoury Breakfast • Gluten-Free*
*Use certified gluten-free cornstarch, vegetable stock and seasonings if required. Choose corn tortillas labelled certified gluten-free, as cross-contact or added ingredients can vary between brands.
Introduction
This Air-Fried Tofu Breakfast Burrito is a satisfying plant-based breakfast filled with crispy seasoned tofu, onion, garlic and a smoky tomato-spiced sauce. Wrapped in soft corn tortillas and finished with fresh cilantro and sliced red onion, it's packed with flavour while remaining completely meat-free and dairy-free.
Air frying gives the tofu a deliciously crisp exterior without needing to deep-fry it, while cornstarch helps create an extra-crispy coating. Cumin, coriander, paprika and chilli give the filling a warm, smoky flavour, and tomato paste and vegetable stock create a rich sauce that coats every piece of tofu.
Perfect for a vegan breakfast, high-protein breakfast burrito or savoury plant-based brunch, these tofu burritos are also a great option for meal prep when you want something more substantial than a sweet breakfast.
Benefits of the Main Ingredients
Firm Tofu
Firm tofu is an excellent source of complete plant-based protein, meaning it provides all nine essential amino acids. It also supplies iron, magnesium and phosphorus, while calcium-set varieties can be an excellent source of calcium.
Corn Tortillas
Corn tortillas provide carbohydrates and create a convenient base for the tofu filling. Traditional corn tortillas are made primarily from corn and can be naturally gluten-free, although checking the packaging is important when gluten avoidance is required.
Onion
Onion provides natural sweetness and develops a deeper savoury flavour as it cooks. It also supplies small amounts of fibre and naturally occurring flavonoid compounds, including quercetin.
Garlic
Garlic adds plenty of savoury flavour and contains naturally occurring sulfur-containing compounds. It works particularly well alongside cumin, coriander and paprika.
Tomato Paste
Tomato paste gives the tofu filling concentrated tomato flavour and provides lycopene, a naturally occurring carotenoid responsible for the red colour of tomatoes.
Cumin, Coriander & Paprika
These spices create the warm and aromatic flavour of the burrito filling. Cumin provides an earthy flavour, coriander adds citrus-like notes, and paprika contributes sweetness, colour and carotenoid plant compounds.
Chilli Powder
Chilli powder adds gentle heat and can be adjusted according to personal preference. Chilli peppers contain capsaicin, the naturally occurring compound responsible for their characteristic heat.
Cilantro
Fresh cilantro provides a bright herbal flavour that contrasts with the smoky tofu filling. It also contributes small amounts of vitamin K, vitamin A precursors and other naturally occurring plant compounds.
Red Onion
Raw red onion adds colour, crunch and a sharper flavour to the finished burrito. Red onions also contain anthocyanins and flavonoids, including quercetin.