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An overhead view of Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu served over rice in a ceramic bowl. This crispy tofu recipe is a quick and delicious meal.

Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu: Crispy, Quick & Easy Recipe

This Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu is incredibly crispy, coated in a sticky sweet and savory sauce, and ready in under 30 minutes. The perfect easy, healthy, and delicious weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu pressed to remove excess water
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 tbsp green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Wrap the tofu block in paper towels and press for 15 minutes with a heavy object. Once pressed, cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss again until lightly coated.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange tofu in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
  4. While tofu cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Transfer the crispy tofu to a large bowl. Pour the warm sauce over it and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: For a vegan version, simply swap the honey for an equal amount of maple syrup.
Tip 2: Ensure the tofu is in a single layer in the air fryer for maximum crispiness. Cook in batches if needed.
Tip 3: The sauce will thicken as it cools. Reheat it slightly if it becomes too thick.