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Air fryer sticky tofu

Apr 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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Air fryer sticky tofu is an easy appetizer. However, tofu is something you need to develop your taste for. Embracing Vietnamese cuisine helped me enjoy it occasionally. This side is perfect with any noodles or fried rice. Making it in air fryer also helps you avoid extra calories from frying.

There are 3 types of tofu mainly - firm, extra firm and soft. While soft tofu is great for vegan scrambled eggs. Firm and extra firm tofu make great appetizers like pho and tofu Manchurian. You can marinate tofu in sticky sauce or satay to make a yummy meal any day.

air fryer sticky tofu bowl
air fryer sticky tofu buddha bowl
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  • Benefits of tofu
  • Ingredients
  • To air fry tofu
  • To cook sticky tofu in wok
  • Instructions
  • Substitution
  • Variations
  • Storage
  • Related links
  • easy sticky tofu | air fryer sticky tofu recipe
  • Top tips
  • FAQs

Benefits of tofu

  • Tofu is low in calories yet high in protein. Hence, it is excellent for weight-loss.
  • It has no cholesterol.
  • It is high in fiber and helps boost memory.
  • Maintains cardiovascular health.
  • High in calcium and magnesium so helps avoid bone related issues.

Ingredients

To air fry tofu

  • tofu (extra firm or regular firm tofu(pressed)
  • soy sauce
  • oil
  • corn flour

To cook sticky tofu in wok

  • Oil,green onion, ginger,garlic,sesame seeds
  • Soy sauce
  • Cornflour and water
  • Vinegar
  • Sweet chilli sauce
  • Honey / Maple syrup (if vegan)
sticky tofu sauce sauce ingredients
sticky tofu sauce ingredients

Instructions

You can either use extra firm tofu or use regular tofu and press it to remove excess water.

The below steps are with regular firm tofu, hence we have pressed it to remove excesswater

  • Use a tofu press or, just place a flat plat and a heavy item(cast iron vessel) on the top for 30 minutes to remove excess water.
air fryer sticky tofu step 1
  • Cut the tofu it in smaller cubes.
air fryer sticky tofu step 2
  • Mix soy sauce ,oil and cornflour ,toss tofu pieces .Keep it aside for 10 mins.
air fryer sticky tofu step 3
  • Dust these cubes in corn flour. This helps them to make them crispy when you fry or air-fry.
air fryer sticky tofu step 4
  • Preheat your air fryer for 10 mins at 190 deg C. | 375 F. Layer the pieces on a parchment paper on a grill tray without overlapping each other. Spray oil on these before cooking them
air fryer sticky tofu step 5
  • Air fry the marinated tofu for 10 mins at 190 C| 375 deg F. Once they are cooked,keep them aside.
air fryer sticky tofu step 6
  • In a wok, heat oil and fry chopped ginger garlic and green onions.
air fryer sticky tofu step 7
  • Add tofu cubes and the sauces along with salt (optional). Let it cook for few minutes.
air fryer sticky tofu step 8
  • Add the water and cornflour mix,allow to cook for few minutes.Once it starts boiling,you can turn off the heat.
air fryer sticky tofu step 9
  • Depending on your choice, you can adjust the gravy with more water and sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
air fryer sticky tofu
  • Serve hot with noodles, bean sprouts and air fried broccoli in a Buddha bowl.
air fryer sticky tofu bowl

Substitution

If you are a vegetarian, you may substitute tofu for paneer.

Variations

The combination of four sauces Soy,Vinegar, Sweet chilly,maple syrup can be customized to suit as per individual's taste buds. You can add extra hot chili sauce to make it more spicy.

Storage

Store it in refrigerator for 1-2 days. Always reheat your left overs. Tofu packet once opened, should be finished within 3 days or as per packet restrictions.

Related links

  • Tofu manchurian (Air fry / bake)
  • Tofu Noodle soup
  • Vegan chipotle bowl | Chipotle tofu bowl recipe
  • Palak Paneer | Dhaba Style palak paneer
  • Chocolate tofu cake
  • Veg manchow soup
  • Veg fried rice
  • Vegan spring rolls
  • Frozen spring rolls in air fryer
air fryer sticky tofu bowl
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5 from 3 votes

easy sticky tofu | air fryer sticky tofu recipe

Air fryer sticky tofu is perfect for low calorie high protein yet tasty vegan meal. Learn to make it here in easy steps.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: air fryer sticky tofu, air fryer tofu
Servings: 2
Author: bhavana bhatia

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • wok
  • spatula

Ingredients

For air fry tofu

  • 200 gms Regular firm tofu or extra firm tofu, does not require pressing
  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon cornflour for marinating tofu
  • 2 teaspoon cornflour for dusting the tofu before air frying

For sticky tofu

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 2 tbsp. ginger-garlic chopped
  • 2-3 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup/ honey
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar Optional
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Salt as per taste adjust as per the salt in the soy sauce.

Instructions

  • In case you are using regular firm tofu,Use a tofu press or, just place a flat plat and a heavy item(cast iron vessel) on the top for 30 minutes to remove excess water.Discard the excess water
  • Cut the tofu it in smaller cubes.
  • Mix soy sauce ,oil and cornflour ,toss tofu pieces .Keep it aside for 10 mins.
  • Dust these cubes in corn flour. This helps them to make them crispy when you fry or air-fry.
  • Preheat your air fryer for 10 mins at 190 deg C. | 375 F. Layer the pieces on a parchment paper on a grill tray without overlapping each other. Spray oil on these before cooking them
  • Air fry the marinated tofu for 10 mins at 190 C| 375 deg F. Once they are cooked,keep them aside.
  • In a wok, heat oil and fry chopped ginger garlic and green onions.
  • Add tofu cubes and the sauces along with salt(optional). Let it cook for few minutes.
  • Add the water and cornflour mix,allow to cook for few minutes.Once it starts boiling,you can turn off the heat.
  • Depending on your choice, you can adjust the gravy with more water and sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
  • Serve hot with noodles and air fryer roasted broccoli and bean sprouts.

Notes

The combination of four sauces Soy,Vinegar, Sweet chilly , maple syrup can be customized to suit as per individual's tastebuds. You can add extra hot chilli sauce to make it more spicy.

Top tips

  • Always reheat your leftovers.
  • Always preheat your air fryer.

FAQs

Does tofu make you fat?

Tofu has no cholestrol and little calories. As long as you stick to healthy cooking, it will not make you fat.

Who should not eat soy?

Soy doesn't affect people with normal thyroid. However, those with underactive thyroid must watch their consumption.

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