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    Easy air fryer tofu satay recipe with peanut sauce

    May 27, 2023 · Leave a Comment

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    Air fryer tofu satay is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a vegan meal. The tofu is marinated in a flavorful sauce and then air fried until crispy. The creamy peanut sauce is the perfect complement to the tofu and can be made ahead of time. This vegan satay dish is vegan and gluten-free, making it a great option for everyone.

    These are other most delicious tofu recipes that we like to prepare - Air fryer tofu nuggets, Easy tofu curry , Sticky tofu, Tofu rice.

    vegetarian satay

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related
    • Vegan tofu satay
    • Food safety

    Ingredients

    One of the important ingredients for this recipe is extra firm tofu. if there much water in the tofu pieces then its recommended to use a tofu press.

    For the correct ratio of the below ingredients, please refer to the recipe card .

    Tofu marinade ingredients

    • extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
    • Green and red peppers, cut into big square pieces
    • soy sauce
    • rice vinegar or any other vinegar
    • thai curry paste or red chilli paste
    • Any plant based milk (coconut milk / hemp seed milk) 
    • Bamboo skewers, (optionally soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
    • sesame oil or olive oil( oil spray or brushing the skewers)
    tofu satay ingredients

    Peanut satay sauce ingredients

    • natural peanut butter or store bought.
    • leftover marinade sauce

    Instructions

    • To make the tofu marinade, whisk together the soy sauce, plant based milk (coconut milk or any other), sesame oil and thai red curry paste in a large bowl.
    vegan tofu satay steps 1
    • Cut the tofu into cubes of desired shapes and add to the marinade.
    vegan tofu satay steps 2
    • Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
    vegan tofu satay steps 3
    • Marinate the green and red pepper pieces for 5-10 minutes from the extra marinade leftover from the tofu pieces
    vegan tofu satay steps 4
    • Preheat the air fryer to 180C / 355 degrees F.Thread the tofu cubes onto the wooden skewers.
    vegan tofu satay steps 5
    • Place them on a single layer . Use an oil spray or brush with oil, Air fry the tofu skewers for 14-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
    vegan tofu satay steps 6
    • While the tofu is air frying, make the peanut sauce. In a small bowl or a food processor , combine the peanut butter with the leftover marinade, Process until smooth.Serve the air fried tofu skewers with the peanut dipping sauce.
    vegan tofu satay steps 7

    Substitutions

    • If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the tofu skewers in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F /190C for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy or you can also cook these on a grill pan or a hot grill .
    • If you don't have bamboo skewers, you can use metal skewers. Just be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
    • If you are a vegetarian you can use paneer for the same recipe

    Variations

    • For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or chilli flakes to the marinade or peanut sauce.
    • For a sweeter dish, add more maple syrup to the marinade or peanut sauce.
    • For a more savory dish, add a splash of vegan fish sauce to the marinade or peanut sauce.
    • For a vegan dish, use a vegan peanut butter.
    • For a gluten-free dish, use gluten-free soy sauce and tamari.
    • You can use the leftover peanut sauce as a salad dressing as well.
    • For any leftover vegan tofu satay skewers you can make a satay-inspired stir-fry by tossing the tofu pieces in in a frying pan on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.

    Serving suggestions

    The best way to enjoy these satay tofu recipe is with 

    • Tortillas
    • Rice 
    • cauliflower rice

    Garnish with

    • Fresh coriander
    • lime juice

    Equipment

    Air fryer.

    Storage

    • You can store the marinated tofu for a day or two.
    • You can store the cooked tofu for 2-3 days in an air tight container

    Top tip

    Use extra firm tofu for best results

    FAQ

    Can I use silken tofu?

    No, silken tofu will not work well for this recipe. It is too soft and will not hold up to the air frying process

    Can I make the peanut sauce ahead of time? 

    Yes, the peanut sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Can I freeze the tofu skewers? 

    Yes, the tofu skewers can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before air frying

    Related

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

    • vegan pad Thai
      Vegan Pad Thai | Gluten free Pad Thai
    • tofu brocolli soup
      Tofu Noodle soup
    satay tofu recipe
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    Vegan tofu satay

    Air fryer tofu satay is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tofu is marinated in a flavorful sauce and then air fried until crispy. The peanut sauce is the perfect complement to the tofu and can be made ahead of time.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Keyword: satay tofu recipe, vegan tofu satay
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients

    • 400 gm extra firm tofu
    • ½ green pepper cut into big pieces
    • ½ red pepper cut into big pieces
    • ¼ cup coconut milk or any plant based milk
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon red thai curry paste or use red chilli paste
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon chilli paste
    • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil ( oil spray or brush oil on skewers)

    Instructions

    • To make the tofu marinade, whisk together the soy sauce, plant based milk (coconut milk or any other), sesame oil and thai red curry paste in a large bowl.
    • Cut the tofu into cubes of desired shapes and add to the marinade.Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
    • Marinate the green and red pepper pieces for 5-10 minutes from the extra marinade leftover from the tofu pieces
    • Preheat the air fryer to 180C / 355 degrees F.Thread the tofu cubes and peppers onto the wooden skewers.
    • Place them on a single layer .Use an oil spray or brush oil on top of the skewers
    • Air fry the tofu skewers for 14-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
    • While the tofu is air frying, make the peanut sauce. In a small bowl or a food processor , combine the peanut butter with the leftover marinade, Process until smooth.
    • Serve the air fried tofu skewers with the peanut dipping sauce.

    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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