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Air Fryer Sweet Chili Tofu

Are you craving an easy-to-make meatless dinner recipe? Well, look no further than this flavor-packed air fryer sweet chili tofu! This recipe is a breeze to make and is great for the vegetarians and vegans in your life.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: air fryer sweet chili tofu, air fryer tofu, tofu recipes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For tofu:

For sauce:

Instructions

For tofu: 

  • Place the tofu between two paper towels and press it to release any extra liquid.
  • Using new paper towels, repeat the process until the tofu is dry. It will never be fully dry but you’ll be able to get out most of the moisture. 
  • Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle over the avocado oil and soy sauce and toss to combine. 
  • Add the cornstarch and toss to combine.
  • Spray your air fryer basket well with nonstick spray.
  • Add the tofu in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. 
  • Cook the tofu at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  • Once fully cooked remove it from the air fryer and place it in a large bowl. 

For sauce: 

  • While the tofu cooks, place all of the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. 
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. 
  • Allow the sauce to cool for 5 minutes or until it is no longer steaming. This will help prevent the tofu from becoming soggy. 
  • Toss the sauce with the tofu until each piece is evenly coated. 
  • Serve over rice with your choice of garnishes.
  • This tofu is best enjoyed on the day it is made as it tends to become soggy when stored. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 535mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g