Sticky Garlicky Soy Tofu
Sticky Garlicky Soy Tofu
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled or cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
For the Sticky Garlic-Soy Glaze
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, small, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked white rice, hot
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled or cubed tofu with cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and neutral oil. Toss gently until the tofu is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the coated tofu in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the tofu is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the tofu is air frying, prepare the sticky garlic-soy glaze. In a large skillet or wok, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the minced garlic, diced red onion, and diced pickled jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the aromatics are fragrant and softened.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, and maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, sticky consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Once the tofu is crispy, add it directly to the skillet with the prepared glaze. Toss gently to ensure all the tofu pieces are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Stir in half of the chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Serve the sticky garlic-soy tofu hot over beds of white rice, garnished with the remaining chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min
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Sticky Garlicky Soy Tofu
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled or cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
For the Sticky Garlic-Soy Glaze
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, small, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked white rice, hot
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled or cubed tofu with cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and neutral oil. Toss gently until the tofu is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the coated tofu in a single layer in your air fryer basket. You may need to cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the tofu is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the tofu is air frying, prepare the sticky garlic-soy glaze. In a large skillet or wok, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the minced garlic, diced red onion, and diced pickled jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the aromatics are fragrant and softened.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, and maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens to a glossy, sticky consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Once the tofu is crispy, add it directly to the skillet with the prepared glaze. Toss gently to ensure all the tofu pieces are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Stir in half of the chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Serve the sticky garlic-soy tofu hot over beds of white rice, garnished with the remaining chopped green onions.
⏱️ 1 min