Hot Crispy Tofu

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Drain and pat dry your tofu.
  2. 2Drain and pat dry your tofu.
  3. 3Drain and pat dry your tofu.
  4. 4Slice the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  5. 5Slice the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  6. 6Slice the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  7. 7Coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and spray oil.
  8. 8Coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and spray oil.
  9. 9Coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and spray oil.
  10. 10Cook the tofu in an air fryer at 390°F for 15 minutes, making sure to flip it halfway through, or until golden brown and crispy.
  11. 11Cook the tofu in an air fryer at 390°F for 15 minutes, making sure to flip it halfway through, or until golden brown and crispy.
  12. 12Cook the tofu in an air fryer at 390°F for 15 minutes, making sure to flip it halfway through, or until golden brown and crispy.
  13. 13In a bowl, combine gochugaru, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame seeds, diced jalapeno, and diced green onions for the dipping sauce.
  14. 14In a bowl, combine gochugaru, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame seeds, diced jalapeno, and diced green onions for the dipping sauce.
  15. 15In a bowl, combine gochugaru, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame seeds, diced jalapeno, and diced green onions for the dipping sauce.
  16. 16Dip your crispy tofu into the sauce and enjoy.
  17. 17Dip your crispy tofu into the sauce and enjoy.
  18. 18Dip your crispy tofu into the sauce and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 second spray spray oil
  • 1 second spray spray oil
  • 1 second spray spray oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 0.5 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 medium green onion
  • 2 medium green onion
  • 2 medium green onion
  • 0.25 whole jalapeno
  • 0.25 whole jalapeno
  • 0.25 whole jalapeno
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

knifecutting boardair fryerbowlchopsticks

Tips

  • Staying hydrated is just as important as eating healthy.
  • The addictive contrast between the crispy exterior and the silky interior is key to good crispy tofu.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your heat preference.