# Spicy Tofu Popcorn

This recipe shows how to make crispy and spicy tofu popcorn using three simple tricks.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Korean
- Category: Snack
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g tofu
- 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
- 2 tbsp potato starch
- 1 tsp ground chili powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp gochujang (or sriracha / sambal)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- sesame seeds
- chopped spring onion

## Instructions

1. Boil tofu in salted water for 5 minutes.
2. Tear the cooled tofu into irregular bite-sized chunks to create more surface area.
3. Coat the tofu with potato starch, chili powder, and salt. Drizzle with oil and toss until evenly coated.
4. Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
5. Mix gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
6. Add the hot crispy tofu to the sauce and toss quickly to coat.
7. Top with sesame seeds and spring onion.

## Equipment

- pot
- bowl
- air fryer

## Tips

- Boiling tofu in salted water improves texture and seasons it from the inside out.
- Tearing tofu into chunks increases surface area for more crunch and better sauce absorption.
- Coating tofu in potato starch forms a crispy, golden shell when air-fried.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNduvqkxh/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/999f91ef-3c2e-432b-8657-1632ac9388d8
- Extracted: 2025-07-26

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