Crispy Sesame Tofu

Name: Crispy Sesame Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 7 ounces extra-firm tofu; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/3 cup white and black sesame seeds; 1 egg; Olive oil spray; 4 teaspoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce; Cilantro Lime Rice or Cauliflower Rice; 1 cup snap peas; 1/3 cup frozen edamame; 1 scallion; tamari

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
2
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese, American

Crispy Sesame Tofu

Iris Warren

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This sesame tofu recipe is easy to make in the air fryer or oven, and it's crispy, nutty, and delicious! It comes from The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook by Gina Homolka.

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Ingredients

Servings

7 ounces extra-firm tofu drained and cut into 4 (1/2-inch thick) slices
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 garlic clove grated
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/3 cup white and black sesame seeds
1 egg
Olive oil spray

Sriracha mayo

4 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

For serving

Cilantro Lime Rice or Cauliflower Rice
1 cup snap peas steamed and chopped
1/3 cup frozen edamame steamed
1 scallion chopped
tamari for drizzling

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Instructions

Place the tofu slices on a kitchen towel or paper towels. Place another towel on top and lightly press to remove most of the water from the tofu. Transfer to a shallow dish big enough for the tofu to lie in a single layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Drizzle half of the marinade over the tofu, then gently flip and drizzle the rest on the other side. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
Preheat an air fryer to 400°F or preheat a regular oven to 425°F.
Place the sesame seeds on a small plate. In a small bowl, beat the egg. Remove each tofu slice from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off, then dip in the egg. Using a fork, dip in the sesame seeds, coating each side. Transfer to a plate. Spray one side with olive oil, then gently flip and spray the other side. (Discard the excess marinade.)
To make the tofu in an air fryer: Working in batches, arrange a single layer of the tofu in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until toasted and crisp.
To bake the tofu in the oven:Place the tofu in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then carefully flip and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, or until the edges of the tofu are browned and the sesame seeds are crisp.
Make the sriracha mayo. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo and sriracha.
Serve the tofu steaks with rice, snap peas, edamame, scallions, sriracha mayo, and tamari, for drizzling.

Notes

Make this recipe vegan by omitting the egg. The crispy coating doesn't come out quite as thick, but we found the tofu to be crispy and delicious, nonetheless.