Simple Air-Fried Tofu with a Flavor Kick

Simple Air-Fried Tofu with a Flavor Kick

This crispy air-fried tofu is golden and crunchy on the outside while staying soft and tender inside. Paired with a savory, spicy sauce, it's a delicious and easy dish that's perfect for any meal or snack!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 163kcal

Ingredients

500 g tofu
1 tbsp vegetable oil
40 g minced garlic
1 tsp fine chili powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white sugar
1 tsp light soy sauce
1 tsp oyster sauce
1 bowl of water
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tsp water
20 g cilantro
10 g Thai chili pepper

Instructions

Tofu Preprocessing:

Cut the tofu into small, evenly thick pieces, about 1 - 1.5 cm thick.
Gently press the tofu with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
Place the tofu in the air fryer basket and evenly spray vegetable oil over the tofu to ensure each piece is coated for extra crispiness.

Roasting the Tofu:

Set the air fryer to 200°C (392°F) and roast the tofu for 20 minutes.
After 10 minutes, open the air fryer, flip the tofu with chopsticks or tongs, and continue cooking until both sides are golden and crispy. Once done, remove the tofu and set it aside.

Making the Sauce:

In a separate pan, heat a small amount of vegetable oil over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and slightly golden.
Add 1 tsp of fine chili powder and 1 tsp of cumin powder, continuing to sauté until the oil turns red and the spices release their fragrance.
Pour in 1 bowl of water, then add 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp white sugar, 1 tsp light soy sauce, and 1 tsp oyster sauce to season. Stir well to combine.
Once the water starts boiling, slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry, stirring continuously.
Stir in the cilantro and Thai chili pepper, then turn off the heat.

Plating and Serving:

Arrange the roasted tofu neatly on a plate. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the tofu, making sure every piece is coated.

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