# Hot Crispy Tofu

This recipe features super crispy tofu with a spicy dipping sauce, packed with over 24 grams of protein and only 358 calories.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 second spray spray oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 medium green onion
- 0.25 -1 whole seedless jalapeno (adjust to heat preference)
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Drain and pat dry your tofu.
2. Slice the tofu into 1 inch cubes.
3. Coat the tofu with cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and spray oil.
4. Cook the tofu in the air fryer at 390°F for 15 minutes, making sure to flip it halfway (or cook until golden brown and crispy, depending on your air fryer).
5. In a bowl, combine your gochugaru, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame seeds, diced jalapeno, and diced green onions to make the dipping sauce.
6. Dip your crispy tofu into the sauce and enjoy!

## Equipment

- air fryer
- bowl

## Tips

- To get the same crunch as deep frying but with fewer calories, combine cornstarch and an air fryer.
- Flip the tofu halfway through air frying for even crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your heat preference.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@joexfitness/video/7517396295678561549
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2221a021-7e6d-45d8-ae5c-d6b42d3bfb4b
- Extracted: 2026-01-10

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