5 from 2 votes
Air Fryer Tofu (with Sweet Chili Sauce)
This air fryer tofu is perfectly crispy and coated in a deliciously spicy sweet chili sauce. One of the easiest and most flavorful ways to make tofu at home!
Servings:
2
Calories:
384 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
crispy tofu
- 16 ounce tofu cut into 1 inch cubes, extra firm, pressed for 30 minutes, block
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved 1 tablespoon water
- 1 garlic about 3/4 teaspoon, minced, 1 clove
Instructions
- Pat tofu cubes dry.
- In a mixing bowl combine cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper.
- Add tofu cubes and toss until evenly coated.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Line tofu pieces into air fryer, leaving 1/2 inch space between each piece. Generously spray tofu pieces with cooing spray.
- Turn each piece and spray again with cooing spray.
- Air fry tofu at 400˚F for 5 minutes. Shake the basket, then continue air frying for an additional 5 minutes.
Cup of Yum
sweet chili sauce
- While tofu air frys, make sauce. In a small pot combine vinegar, water, and sugar. Dissolvesugar over medium heat and simmer.
- Stir in sambal, soy sauce and cornstarch slurry. Simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens (it will thicken more as it cools). Remove from heat and cool.
Assembly
- Place air fried tofu cubes into a large mixing bowl. Pour sauce over tofu cubes and toss together until fully coated.
- Top with green onions and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
904mg
(38%)
Potassium
489mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
55g
(110%)
Vitamin A
48IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 904mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.