Air Fryer Tofu
Air Fryer Tofu
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 500 grams tofu, pressed overnight
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
For the Garnish
- as needed green onion, chopped
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Press the 500 grams of tofu overnight to remove excess water. This is a crucial step for achieving crispy tofu.
⏱️ 480 min
- 2
Once pressed, cut the tofu into desired cubes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the tofu cubes in a medium-sized bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of cornflour to the bowl with the tofu.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Mix all ingredients well until the tofu is evenly coated. Ensure each cube is lightly covered.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the seasoned tofu to an air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Air fry for 15-20 minutes at 180°C.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 180
- 8
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time (around 7-10 minutes) to ensure even crisping on all sides.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of grated or minced ginger, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in a separate small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Mix the sauce ingredients well until the sugar is dissolved and all components are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Once the tofu is crispy and golden brown, carefully remove it from the air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Serve the crispy tofu on a plate or in a serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Pour the prepared sauce generously over the crispy tofu.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Garnish with freshly chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Tofu
For the Tofu
- 500 grams tofu, pressed overnight
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
For the Garnish
- as needed green onion, chopped
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Press the 500 grams of tofu overnight to remove excess water. This is a crucial step for achieving crispy tofu.
⏱️ 480 min - 2
Once pressed, cut the tofu into desired cubes.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the tofu cubes in a medium-sized bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of cornflour to the bowl with the tofu.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Mix all ingredients well until the tofu is evenly coated. Ensure each cube is lightly covered.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the seasoned tofu to an air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Air fry for 15-20 minutes at 180°C.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 180 - 8
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time (around 7-10 minutes) to ensure even crisping on all sides.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
While the tofu is cooking, prepare the sauce by combining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of grated or minced ginger, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic in a separate small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Mix the sauce ingredients well until the sugar is dissolved and all components are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Once the tofu is crispy and golden brown, carefully remove it from the air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Serve the crispy tofu on a plate or in a serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Pour the prepared sauce generously over the crispy tofu.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Garnish with freshly chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min