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Air Fryer Tofu Bites, An Easy Nut-Free Recipe

Make tofu bites in an air fryer as a healthy snack, side dish, or appetizer. This is a low cost, healthy, high protein, and easy recipe with a delicious sweet and savory dip. Or you can serve the tofu bites with your own favorite dip.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks

Ingredients

  • 1 oz box tofu
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon 5 spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns freshly ground (optional)
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil or other neutral oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions reserve some for garnish

Instructions

Sauce Instructions

Notes

  • ut slits on the tofu box and drain the tofu for 5 minutes. Remove the tofu from the box and transfer to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Allow the tofu to cool to room temperature, drain the tofu. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
  • If you don't have time to drain the tofu: cut slits on the tofu box and drain the tofu for 5 minutes. Remove the tofu from the box and transfer to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Allow the tofu to cool to room temperature, drain the tofu. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels.