# Hot Crispy Tofu

This is a spicy and crispy tofu recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make, packed with over 24g of protein for only 358 calories.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Appetizer
- 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 whole jalapeno
- 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, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Dice the jalapeno.
6. Dice the green onions.
7. In a bowl, combine gochugaru, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame seeds, diced jalapeno, and diced green onions.
8. Dip the crispy tofu into the sauce and enjoy.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- air fryer
- chopsticks

## Tips

- Staying hydrated is just as important as eating healthy, so drink sugar-free electrolytes.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your heat preference.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8D5xvKa/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8169a264-6426-43c7-a6d5-5f75f2213cdb
- Extracted: 2025-11-06

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