Sesame ‘Chicken’-Style Tofu
Tasti-Crisp™ Air Fryer 2.6Qt.
$49.99
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Ingredients
1 block extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and sliced into ½-inch thick rectangles
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Sesame 'Chicken' Sauce
½ cup unsalted vegetable stock
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons mirin
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sambal chili paste (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup water
Toppings
1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds
1 sliced scallion
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Instructions
Turn on the Air Fryer and allow it to heat to 350°F before adding tofu.
Toss tofu with vegetable oil, then divide into 3–4 batches. Arrange one batch in the Air Fryer Basket in a single layer.
Cook for 20 minutes, flipping the tofu halfway through, until golden and crisp. Repeat with any remaining batches.
In a small sauté pan, combine the vegetable stock, soy sauce, white sugar, mirin, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and sambal chili paste. Heat over low until simmering.
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Gradually add it to the sauce, whisking for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and toss the tofu in the sesame sauce until evenly coated.
Serve with rice, top with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions, and enjoy – it’s tofu-lly delicious!
