Spicy Tofu Popcorn

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the salt.
  2. 2Gently add the whole block of tofu and boil for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Let the tofu cool a bit until touchable.
  4. 4Tear into irregular bite-sized chunks.
  5. 5In a bowl, toss the tofu with potato starch, chili powder, and salt.
  6. 6Drizzle with oil and toss again until evenly coated.
  7. 7Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  8. 8Mix gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, and rice vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
  9. 9Add the hot crispy tofu to the sauce and toss quickly to coat.
  10. 10Top with sesame seeds and spring onion.
  11. 11Serve fresh!

Ingredients

  • 1 block tofu
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp potato starch
  • 1 tsp ground chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • sesame seeds
  • chopped spring onion

Equipment

potbowlair fryer

Tips

  • Boil tofu in salted water to improve texture and season from the inside out.
  • Tear tofu into irregular chunks for more surface area, resulting in more crunch and better sauce absorption.
  • Coat tofu in potato starch for a crispy, golden shell when air-fried.