Air Fryer Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili Glaze
Make crispy tofu in your air fryer and coat it with a simple sweet chili glaze for a quick, flavorful meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water. Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Place the coated tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the tofu is golden brown and crispy.
- While the tofu cooks, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
- Once the tofu is crispy, transfer it to a clean bowl. Pour the prepared glaze over the hot tofu and toss gently until every piece is coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu thoroughly is key to achieving the best crispy texture in the air fryer.
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can lightly spray the tofu with cooking spray before adding the cornstarch coating.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce mixture in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it reduces slightly before tossing with the tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 0