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An extreme close-up of a piece of crispy air fryer tofu coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce, showcasing its perfect texture.
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Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu (Ultra Crispy & Easy!)

This Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu is unbelievably crispy, easy to make, and coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce. The perfect healthy and delicious weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Tofu Press (optional)
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water. Cut it into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the tofu cubes, avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the tofu and toss again until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until golden and crispy.
  4. While the tofu cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a large bowl.
  5. Transfer the hot, crispy tofu to the bowl with the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 18gFat: 15gFiber: 1g

Notes

Don't skip pressing the tofu! This is the key to getting a crispy texture.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed to ensure the tofu has enough space to crisp up.
Serve immediately for the best texture. The tofu will soften as it sits in the sauce.
Keyword air fryer tofu,crispy tofu,honey garlic tofu

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