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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
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 firm tofu drained, pressed, cubed
  • 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 cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca flour (mix with 2 tablespoon water)
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. 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)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 5g 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: 4servings

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.