chilli lime tofu

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by cutting an entire block of tofu into cubes.
  2. 2Make the cornflour crumbs by adding cornflour, salt, chili powder, and coriander powder to a bowl.
  3. 3Mix the cornflour crumbs.
  4. 4Add the tofu cubes to the cornflour mixture and coat them completely.
  5. 5Place the coated tofu in the air fryer.
  6. 6Air fry the tofu at 190°C for 15 minutes after adding oil to the coated tofu.
  7. 7While the tofu is cooking, make the sauce by combining chili oil, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, miso, and lime juice.
  8. 8Add agave, water, and freshly cracked black pepper to the sauce and mix well.
  9. 9Once the tofu has 6 minutes left in the air fryer, heat up the sauce in a pan.
  10. 10Cook the sauce on medium-high heat until it becomes thick.
  11. 11Add the crispy air-fried tofu to the sauce and mix until all pieces are covered.
  12. 12Serve the chili lime tofu and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1 block medium firm tofu
  • 2 cups corn flour
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 tbsp chilli oil
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup
  • 2 limes
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

knifecutting boardmixing bowlair fryerpanspoonlime squeezer