Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Tofu
By Tiffy Cooks
This delightful dish combines the satisfying crunch of perfectly cooked tofu with the bold flavors of spice and garlic, creating a mouthwatering experience that even non-vegans will crave.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pack Medium-firm Tofu
- 1.5 tbsp Homemade Chilli Oil
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Black Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Crushed Red Chilli Flakes
- 0.5 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 green onion separate white and green
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp HOT oil heat until smoking
- Cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 cups of water. Cut tofu into bite-size pieces and soak tofu in water for at least 5 – 10 minutes.
- Heat up 4 tablespoons of oil and prepare the sauce by mixing, add in 2 tbsp of Soy sauce, 3 tbsp of Black Vinegar, 1.5 tbsp of Homemade Chilli Oil, Crushed Red Chilli Flakes, Sesame Seeds, white parts of the green onion, and the top layer, minced garlic.
- Once the oil is hot, pour the oil over the sauce ingredients, mix well. You can test if the oil is hot by dipping in a wooden utensil. If it bubbles, it's ready.
- Line the air fryer with the tofu and air fryer at 400F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway. Optional - brush on or spray oil on top of the tofu, which will help crisp up the tofu.Depending on your air fryer, you may need to increase the cooking time to 28-30 minutes.
- Drizzle the sauce over the tofu and garnish with cilantro.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1101kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 41gFat: 98gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 30gMonounsaturated Fat: 57gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 2163mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2493IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 589mgIron: 8mg
