Air Fryer Crispy Tofu with Sweet Chili Glaze
A recipe for making very crispy tofu cubes in an air fryer and coating them with a simple sweet chili glaze.
- Prep Time: 35 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray (or 1 teaspoon oil)
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water. Wrap the block in paper towels or a clean cloth and place a heavy object on top.
- Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl, gently toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with oil. Arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overcrowding. 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, whisk together the sweet chili sauce and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Once the tofu is cooked, transfer the hot cubes to a clean bowl. Pour the glaze over the tofu and toss gently until every piece is coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, do not skip pressing the tofu thoroughly.
- If you do not have cooking spray, lightly toss the coated tofu with 1 teaspoon of neutral oil before air frying.
- You can add sliced bell peppers or broccoli florets to the air fryer during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 0