Quick & Easy Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu
User Reviews
5.0
93 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
2
-
Calories
267 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
Chinese
Quick & Easy Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu
Report
Crispy pan-fried tofu in a garlicky, savoury sauce with umami flavors! This easy crispy soy garlic tofu is ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients! A delicious main dish for all the tofu-lovers. It's better-than-takeout! I also share how to air fry the tofu and make this vegan with ingredient substitutes below.
Share:
Ingredients
- 12.34 oz extra firm tofu liquids strained out (no pressing required)
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- ½-3/4 cup cornstarch or potato starch, add more if needed
- 1 green onion finely chopped for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon Regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir fry sauce for a vegan version
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing cooking wine or dry sherry wine, dry white wine or omit altogether
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch or tapioca starch
- ½ cup water room temperature
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients as listed above and set aside.
- Pat dry the tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture and dice into ¾-inch cubes. Set aside.
- Spread cornstarch onto a large plate or baking sheet and generously and gently coat the diced tofu in small batches. Feel free to add more cornstarch if needed. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat. Fry coated tofu until golden and crispy, about 14-20 mins in total, flipping over halfway. Remove fried tofu from pan and set aside.
- Add the sauce into the pan and simmer to thicken.
- Toss fried tofu in the thickened sauce until evenly coated. Remove off heat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Equipments used:
Notes
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with neutral oil or cooking spray.
- Place the coated tofu into the air fryer basket in a single layer, giving each piece enough space. You will need to air fry in batches.
- Lightly spray the tofu with more oil or cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for a total of 10 minutes, flipping the pieces over halfway, until crispy and golden.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1369mg
(57%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1369mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
93 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
