Crispy Tofu with Sticky Garlic Sauce by @healthyalie

35 min

2 servings

🫘

250 g

Tofu

🌽

24 g + 1 tbsp

Cornstarch

🧀

5 g

Nutritional yeast

🌶️

1 g

Paprika

🧄

1.5 g

Garlic powder

🫗

5 ml

Sesame oil

💧

100 ml

Water

🍁

30 ml

Maple syrup

🥢

30 ml

Soy sauce

🍚

15 ml

Rice vinegar

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🌱

3 g

Sesame seeds

🧅

1 stalk

Green onion

  1. Press
    • firm natural tofu

    Press or pat the firm natural tofu dry, then cut it into bite-size cubes.

  2. Place
    • firm natural tofu
    • cornstarch
    • nutritional yeast

    Place the tofu cubes in a mixing bowl with cornstarch, nutritional yeast, paprika, and garlic powder.

  3. Toss
    • firm natural tofu
    • cornstarch
    • nutritional yeast

    Toss thoroughly until every tofu cube is evenly coated.

  4. Arrange
    • firm natural tofu

    Arrange the coated tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

  5. Air-fry
    • firm natural tofu

    Air-fry the tofu at 190°C / 375°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

  6. Mince
    • fresh garlic
    • green onions

    Finely mince the 3 cloves of fresh garlic and thinly slice the green onions.

  7. Whisk
    • water
    • maple syrup
    • soy sauce

    Whisk water, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced fresh garlic, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl.

  8. Pour
    • water
    • maple syrup
    • soy sauce

    Pour the sauce mixture into a frying pan and heat it over medium heat.

  9. Stir
    • water
    • maple syrup
    • soy sauce

    Stir continuously for 2 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

  10. Add
    • firm natural tofu

    Remove the pan from the heat and add the cooked tofu cubes.

  11. Toss
    • firm natural tofu

    Toss the tofu in the thickened sauce until all cubes are well coated.

  12. Serve
    • sesame seeds
    • green onions

    Serve immediately topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Crispy Tofu with Sticky Garlic Sauce by @healthyalie

35 min

2 servings

🫘

250 g

Tofu

🌽

24 g + 1 tbsp

Cornstarch

🧀

5 g

Nutritional yeast

🌶️

1 g

Paprika

🧄

1.5 g

Garlic powder

🫗

5 ml

Sesame oil

💧

100 ml

Water

🍁

30 ml

Maple syrup

🥢

30 ml

Soy sauce

🍚

15 ml

Rice vinegar

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🌱

3 g

Sesame seeds

🧅

1 stalk

Green onion

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Press or pat the firm natural tofu dry, then cut it into bite-size cubes.

    🫘firm natural tofu
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  2. Step 2/12

    Place the tofu cubes in a mixing bowl with cornstarch, nutritional yeast, paprika, and garlic powder.

    🫘firm natural tofu
    🌽cornstarch
    🧀nutritional yeast
    🌶️paprika
    🧄garlic powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/12

    Toss thoroughly until every tofu cube is evenly coated.

    🫘firm natural tofu
    🌽cornstarch
    🧀nutritional yeast
    🌶️paprika
    🧄garlic powder
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/12

    Arrange the coated tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

    🫘firm natural tofu
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/12

    Air-fry the tofu at 190°C / 375°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

    🫘firm natural tofu

  6. Step 6/12

    Finely mince the 3 cloves of fresh garlic and thinly slice the green onions.

    🧄fresh garlic
    🧅green onions
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife

  7. Step 7/12

    Whisk water, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced fresh garlic, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl.

    💧water
    🍁maple syrup
    🥢soy sauce
    🍚rice vinegar
    🧄fresh garlic
    🌽cornstarch
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥛measuring jug
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/12

    Pour the sauce mixture into a frying pan and heat it over medium heat.

    💧water
    🍁maple syrup
    🥢soy sauce
    🍚rice vinegar
    🧄fresh garlic
    🌽cornstarch
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/12

    Stir continuously for 2 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

    💧water
    🍁maple syrup
    🥢soy sauce
    🍚rice vinegar
    🧄fresh garlic
    🌽cornstarch
    🍳frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/12

    Remove the pan from the heat and add the cooked tofu cubes.

    🫘firm natural tofu
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  11. Step 11/12

    Toss the tofu in the thickened sauce until all cubes are well coated.

    🫘firm natural tofu
    🍳frying pan
    🥄spatula

  12. Step 12/12

    Serve immediately topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

    🌱sesame seeds
    🧅green onions

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Thickener, Grains, Seasoning, Nutritional Yeast, Spices, Oils, Liquids, Sweeteners, Condiments, Soy Products, Vinegar, Seeds, Garnish

Ingredients

Tofu, Cornstarch, Nutritional yeast, Paprika, Garlic powder, Sesame oil, Water, Maple syrup, Soy sauce, Rice vinegar, Garlic, Sesame seeds, Green onion

Notes

Tofu (plain, cut into cubes), Cornstarch (for coating the tofu, for the sauce, thickener), Nutritional yeast (omit if gluten free), Paprika (amount not given), Garlic powder (amount not given), Sesame oil (a little, only needed if pan frying), Water (for the sauce), Maple syrup (for the sauce), Soy sauce (for the sauce), Rice vinegar (for the sauce), Garlic (minced, for the sauce), Sesame seeds (for serving, amount not given), Green onion (minced, for serving, amount not given)

Allergens

Corn, Sesame, Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Plant-Based

Calories

266 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 15g, Carbohydrates: 30g, Fat: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 12g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 250mg, Iron: 3.5mg, Potassium: 310mg, Sodium: 760mg

Vitamins

Vitamin K: 18mcg, Vitamin C: 2mg, Vitamin B12: 0.6mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

cutting board, chef's knife, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, measuring jug, frying pan, wooden spoon, spatula

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Weeknight Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@healthyalie

Origin

Cuisine

Asian

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Sticky, Saucy

Flavors

Sweet, Savory, Umami, Garlicky, Tangy, Nutty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat in an air fryer or frying pan for best texture), freezer : 1 month (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze sauce-coated tofu in portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)