1Press tofu with a tofu press or wrap in a few layers of paper towels, set on a cutting board, and weigh down with a heavy object such as a skillet. Let sit at least 10 minutes and up to 30.
2Press tofu with a tofu press or wrap in a few layers of paper towels, set on a cutting board, and weigh down with a heavy object such as a skillet. Let sit at least 10 minutes and up to 30.
3Press tofu with a tofu press or wrap in a few layers of paper towels, set on a cutting board, and weigh down with a heavy object such as a skillet. Let sit at least 10 minutes and up to 30.
4Cook desired amount of rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.
5Cook desired amount of rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.
6Cook desired amount of rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.
7Meanwhile, toss cucumbers with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside, tossing occasionally.
8Meanwhile, toss cucumbers with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside, tossing occasionally.
9Meanwhile, toss cucumbers with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside, tossing occasionally.
10Stir together mayo, chili crisp, and a splash of rice vinegar until it’s a drizzly consistency.
11Stir together mayo, chili crisp, and a splash of rice vinegar until it’s a drizzly consistency.
12Stir together mayo, chili crisp, and a splash of rice vinegar until it’s a drizzly consistency.
13Add more chili crisp if you want it spicier.
14Add more chili crisp if you want it spicier.
15Add more chili crisp if you want it spicier.
16Heat air fryer to 400°F.
17Heat air fryer to 400°F.
18Heat air fryer to 400°F.
19Whisk together cornstarch, oil, soy sauce, and cayenne.
20Whisk together cornstarch, oil, soy sauce, and cayenne.
21Whisk together cornstarch, oil, soy sauce, and cayenne.
22Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces, add to the bowl, and toss to coat.
23Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces, add to the bowl, and toss to coat.
24Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces, add to the bowl, and toss to coat.
25(If things tend to stick, coat your air fryer basket with cooking spray). Add the tofu and cook 10 minutes.
26(If things tend to stick, coat your air fryer basket with cooking spray). Add the tofu and cook 10 minutes.
27(If things tend to stick, coat your air fryer basket with cooking spray). Add the tofu and cook 10 minutes.
28Give the basket a shake and continue cooking until super crispy, about 5 minutes more.
29Give the basket a shake and continue cooking until super crispy, about 5 minutes more.
30Give the basket a shake and continue cooking until super crispy, about 5 minutes more.
31Assemble bowls with rice, tofu, cucumbers, avocado, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
32Assemble bowls with rice, tofu, cucumbers, avocado, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
33Assemble bowls with rice, tofu, cucumbers, avocado, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
34Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
35Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
36Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Ingredients
1 block extra-firm tofu
1 block extra-firm tofu
1 block extra-firm tofu
Sushi rice or short-grain white rice
Sushi rice or short-grain white rice
Sushi rice or short-grain white rice
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
Kosher salt
Kosher salt
Kosher salt
0.25 cup mayonnaise
0.25 cup mayonnaise
0.25 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp chili crisp
2 tbsp chili crisp
2 tbsp chili crisp
3 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 avocado, thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving
Equipment
tofu press (optional)paper towels (optional)cutting board (optional)heavy object (optional, such as a skillet)rice cooker (optional)stovetop (optional)air fryerbowlwhisk
Tips
Tearing the tofu gives it more surface area to get crispy.
If using vacuum-sealed tofu, a press might not be needed.
Coat air fryer basket with cooking spray if ingredients tend to stick.