4.7 from 9 votes
Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu
Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu is cubes of crispy tofu coated in a tasty sweet & savory sauce. Serve over rice or pair with steamed veggies for the perfect meatless main course that’s packed with flavor, protein and nutrients! Best of all? This recipe is ready in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14 oz extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp fine kosher salt
- 1 -2 tbsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Coconut aminos
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- OPTIONAL: cooked rice of choice and green onions or steamed veggies to serve with
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF for 4-5 minutes.
- Cover the tofu in a paper towel and gently press to remove the excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the tofu cubes in a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasonings. Gently toss to evenly coat each piece, then drizzle with the oil or spray with cooking oil spray.
- Transfer the tofu to the preheated air fryer and fry for 16-18 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Meanwhile, in a pan whisk all the honey garlic sauce ingredients and place over medium-low heat. Simmer for a couple of minutes, until thickened.
- Once the tofu is done cooking, transfer it to the pan with the honey-garlic sauce and stir to coat.
- Serve over cooked rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions or a side of steamed veggies, if desired.
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Notes
- Add any leftovers to an airtight container and place it in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Rewarm in the air fryer, in a skillet on the stovetop or pop it in the microwave to reheat. Reheating tofu in the air fryer or skillet will crisp it up the best.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
852mg
(36%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
338IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 338IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.