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 vegetarian meal.
- 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
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Press the tofu well to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the coated tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
- Air fry 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, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Once the tofu is cooked, transfer it to a clean bowl.
- Pour the glaze over the hot tofu and toss gently until every piece is coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu for at least 30 minutes is key to achieving the best crispy texture.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the tofu with cooking spray before air frying.
- You can substitute maple syrup for a portion of the sweet chili sauce if you prefer a sweeter glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 0