5 from 3 votes
Air Fryer Chinese Tofu Recipe (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
This Air Fryer General Tso's Tofu is a healthier spin on a classic Chinese dish. It's vegan, gluten-free, and ready in under 35 minutes. Perfect for a quick, family-friendly meal!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
239 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tofu drained, pressed, cubed, firm
- 2 tablespoon tapioca flour (or arrowroot)
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
General Tso Sauce
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour (mix with 2 tablespoon water)
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees. Then remove the tofu from the package and drain. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel (or paper towel) and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then dice into small 1-inch cubes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl add 2 tablespoon of soy sauce,1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder and mix (do not add the tapioca flour yet). Then add in your cubed tofu and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tofu from the marinade and toss with the tapioca flour. Then place the tofu cubes into the air fryer in a single layer. Cook for 12 minutes flipping halfway.
- While the tofu cooks, prepare your General Tso sauce. Add all the ingredients (except the tapioca flour and sesame seeds) into a small bowl and mix. To a separate bowl add the tapioca flour and 2 tbsps of water and mix. Save for later.
- Then over medium heat in a medium sauce pan add in the General Tso sauce. Cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to boil. Then add in the tapioca mixture.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Next, add in your tofu and mix gently. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the sauce. Remove from the heat and top with the toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice with some green onions and enjoy :0)
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
1130mg
(47%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 1130mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.