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air fryer tofu with honey garlic sauce on a white plate next to broccoli

Air Fryer Tofu with Honey Garlic Sauce

Crispy air fryer tofu is made to perfection every time, with less fat than the traditional method of deep-frying. In less than 20 minutes, you are tossing your air fryer tofu in a homemade honey garlic sauce that is balanced in flavor and totally satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces extra firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Cooking Spray

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • 3/4 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/3 cup Honey Can add more if you like it sweeter!
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  • Lay the tofu in the center of a clean thin dishtowel and gentle press to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into ~1 x1 inch pieces.
  • Place the squares in a large bowl or a large ziploc bag. Add the cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and salt. Toss or close and shake the bag until the tofu is completely coated.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer and place the cubes in a single layer. (Optional to use air fryer parchment paper for easy clean up!) Spray the tops of the tofu with cooking spray. Set the air fryer at 360F for 18 minutes. After the 10 minutes, give the basket a shake. Arrange tofu back in a single layer across the basket and cook for another 8 minutes at 360F.
  • While the tofu is frying, combine chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer sauce, stirring often, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Pour into the saucepan; simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • When the tofu is done frying. Place in the bowl with 1/2 cup honey garlic sauce and toss.
  • Plate the tofu, drizzle with extra sauce as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1022mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword vegetarian
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