Teriyaki Tofu in Air Fryer
Crisp outside and tender inside, this Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu is made flavorful with the addition of an authentic homemade teriyaki sauce recipe.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 120kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu 255 grams
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 4 tablespoons potato starch
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
OPTIONAL GARNISH :
- toasted sesame seeds
- fresh spring onions
Instructions
- Drain tofu and lightly press to dry with paper towels. Place tofu on a paper lined plate and cover with paper towels for at least 15 minutes.
- Slice the block of tofu into four equal portions and cut each portion into four bite-sized pieces, 1 inch in thickness and 1 ½ inches in length, making 16 pieces.
- On a plate, mix together potato starch, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Then carefully coat each piece of tofu with the potato starch mixture.
- Pre-heat Air Fryer at 396°F (202°C). Set at 30 minutes.
- Gently transfer each coated tofu onto the Air Fryer tray lined with parchment paper. Then slowly insert tray into the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch, if using an Air Fryer oven.
- If the Air Fryer used has a basket, place the potato starch coated tofu into the basket and follow accordingly.
- Air fry coated tofu for 25 minutes or until golden brown and flip halfway through.
- Lower the Air Fryer temperature to 370°F (188°C).
- Brush each piece of coated tofu with teriyaki sauce.
- Continue to air fry teriyaki-coated tofu for another 3 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the Air Fryer tray and immediately transfer the teriyaki tofu onto a serving plate.
- Sprinkle teriyaki tofu with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with fresh spring onions.
Notes
This Air Fryer recipe uses an Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. Not all Air Fryers cook the same way. It’s best to keep watch during your initial tests after purchasing.
TIPS:
Use firm tofu, not silken or soft tofu.
Dry tofu with paper towels and replace when needed. Alternatively, use clean kitchen towels.
Potato starch helps to crisp up the tofu and absorb the teriyaki sauce.
Once tofu has been coated with teriyaki sauce, keep watch as the heat of the Air Fryer can burn the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
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