Crispy Sesame Tofu

🧂 Ingredients

• 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu

  pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp Corn Starch
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce

  or tamari for gluten-free
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp White Pepper
• 4 tbsp Soy Sauce

  or tamari
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp Vegetarian Hoisin Sauce
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar

  or maple syrup
• 2 tsp Sesame Oil

  toasted
• 1 Tbsp Corn Starch

  for slurry
• 2 clove Garlic

  minced
• 1 tsp Ginger

  grated
• 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes

  optional, for heat
• 4 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

  toasted
• 2 Scallions

  thinly sliced

Instructions

• 1 Press the tofu for 20-30 minutes (ideally overnight) to remove excess moisture.
• 2 Break the tofu apart into bite sized pieces by hand to create an interesting
  texture that will crisp up nicely.
• 3 Toss the tofu with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and white pepper. Let
  it marinate for 5–10 minutes.
• 4 Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and gently toss until evenly coated.
• 5 Preheat the air fryer to 350-400°F (190°C).
• 6 Transfer the tofu to a parchment lined air fryer tray or an air fryer bucket.
• 7 Air-fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crispy.
• 8 In a pan over medium low heat, add a tablespoon of oil and allow it to heat up.
  Sauté the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes for about 30-60 seconds or until
  fragrant.
• 9 Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
• 10 Mix the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and add it to the sauce. Stir
  continuously until the sauce thickens (about 1–2 minutes).
• 11 Add the crispy air fried tofu to the pan and toss until evenly coated in the
  sauce.
• 12 Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.
• 13 Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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