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Golden Delight Air Fryer Tofu

Discover a mouthwatering side dish that is easy to prepare and comes with its own crunch. Our Golden Delight Air Fryer Tofu offers a crispy exterior with a tender inside thanks to the air frying method. With a hint of garlic and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, this version of tofu will redefi...
1
50 min
TOTAL TIME
361
CALORIES
$1.64
PER SERVING
Golden Delight Air Fryer Tofu
Ingredients
MAIN
4 SERVINGS
Sesame Oil
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Extra Firm Tofu
14 oz extra firm tofu
heavily pressed to remove moisture and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Soy Sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
Maple Syrup
1 tbsp maple syrup
Garlic
1 clove garlic
minced
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Extra Firm Tofu
14 oz extra firm tofu
pressed and cut into ½-inch cubes
Sesame Oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
Tamari Sauce
2 tbsp tamari sauce
Sriracha Sauce
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Directions
START WITH
35 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Ensure the tofu is adequately pressed and then chop it into ½-inch cubes.
MAIN
1
Drain the tofu and press it for 20-30 minutes to remove as much moisture as possible. After pressing, cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
2
Place the tofu in a medium bowl, drizzle the sesame oil on top, and toss until the tofu is evenly coated.
2
In a medium bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, minced garlic, and freshly ground black pepper.
3
Add the tofu cubes to the bowl and gently toss until thoroughly coated with the marinade. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes to soak in the flavor.
3
Add tamari sauce, sriracha sauce, and smoked paprika to the bowl and mix thoroughly until the tofu is well coated.
4
Arrange the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer ensuring the cubes don’t touch.
4
Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
5
Arrange the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring the cubes don't touch for even air frying.
5
Set the air fryer temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for around 15 minutes.
6
Cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
FINISH WITH
6
After 8 minutes, shake the air fryer basket to ensure the tofu is evenly cooked, then continue air frying.
7
Serve your Golden Delight Air Fryer Tofu while it's still hot.
Health Info
Macros
10g
CARBS
22g
FAT
35g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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