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🍽️ Air-Fried Tofu with Asian Sauce

280 kcal · 35 min · 2 servings

Ingredients

• 400g Firm tofu
• 2 EL Soy sauce
• 1 EL Rice vinegar
• 1 EL Honey
• 2 Zehen Garlic
• 1 EL, gerieben Ginger
• 1 TL Chili powder
• 1 TL Sugar
• 2 EL Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1. Place the tofu on a cutting board and pat it dry with paper towels. Never wash it, as that spreads germs.
2. 2. Cut the tofu into even slices that are 1 cm thick. This ensures even browning.
3. 3. Pour 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of honey into a small bowl.
4. 4. Mince 2 cloves of garlic finely and grate 1 tablespoon of ginger directly into the bowl.
5. 5. Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the bowl.
6. 6. Stir the sauce vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
7. 7. Place the tofu slices in the sauce and turn them to coat all sides.
8. 8. Let the tofu marinate for 10 minutes so it absorbs flavor.
9. 9. Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C. This takes about 3 minutes.
10. 10. Remove the tofu from the sauce and place it in the air fryer basket. Set the remaining sauce aside.
11. 11. Brush the tofu slices thinly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. This makes them crispy.
12. 12. Fry the tofu for 15 minutes at 180 °C, until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Flip the slices after 7.5 minutes for even color.
13. 13. Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil for 2 minutes.
14. 14. Pour the hot sauce over the cooked tofu. Never add raw marinade to the finished dish.
15. 15. Serve the tofu immediately. It’s perfect when the edges are golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 280
• Protein: 25 g · Fett/Fat: 15 g · Carbs: 15 g