Easy air fryer tofu satay recipe with peanut sauce

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.

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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)

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.

• 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 onto the wooden skewers.

• 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.

• 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.

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

FAQ

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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