Crispy Air Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce
Plant-based protein + fibre + healthy fats + flavour explosion + crispy texture = the perfect snack or side dish
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
Crispy Air Fried Tofu
- 1 brick tofu extra firm, pressed to remove moisture
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1½ tbsp corn starch
- ½ tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne optional
- Pinch salt and pepper
Peanut sauce
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp fish sauce optional
- 2-3 tbsp hot water
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp ginger finely chopped
Instructions
Air Fried Crispy Tofu
- Press your tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1" cubes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup. Stir to combine and add mixture to a plastic bag. Add the tofu and toss to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a seperate bowl, mix cornstarch, curry powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- Remove tofu from marinade and toss in 1 tsp of olive oil then toss in corn starch mixture. Gently mix until evenly coated.
- Air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket after 6 minutes.
Peanut Sauce
- While the tofu air fries, add peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, and hot water to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- When smooth, add 1 clove garlic, ginger, and red chilli flakes and stir to combine.
- Allow tofu to cool for 1 minute then drizzle with peanut sauce.
Notes
Optional toppings: sesame seeds and green onions