Air Fryer Peanut Sauce Tofu Recipes

CRISPY AIR FRYER TOFU

Steps:

• Drain package of extra firm tofu and press tofu for 20 minutes. You can do this in a tofu press or wrap tofu in a clean towel and place under a heavy weight like books or a large pan. When tofu is pressed cut into 1″ cubes.
• Combine arrowroot starch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Toss cubed tofu in this mixture until each cube is evenly coated.
• Place seasoned tofu in an air fryer basket. Spray tofu on all sides with a spray oil. Preheat air fryer to 400F.
• Place tofu in air fryer and cook at 400F for 8 minutes. Remove tray from air fryer and toss. Return tofu to air fryer and cook for an additional 7 minutes.
• While the tofu cooks prepare the peanut sauce by whisking together peanut butter, lime juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sriracha, water and coconut aminos
• Serve crispy air fryer tofu with quinoa or brown rice, fresh veggies, peanut sauce and green onions

AIR FRYER PEANUT SAUCE TOFU

Steps:

• Step 1 Combine peanut butter, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and water in a mason jar. Shake until ingredients are fully combined. Set aside.
• Step 2 Drain water from tofu packaging, no need to press. Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes.
• Step 3 Place the tofu in the air fryer in a single layer. Air Fry at 390 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping each tofu cube over after 5 minutes of cooking. This will need to be done in batches as the tofu needs to be in a single layer in the air fryer.
• Step 4 While your tofu cooks, add the remaining ingredients to a skillet or pot, simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequntly.
• Step 5 Once tofu is golden brown, carefully remove from air fryer and add to pot with the peanut sauce. Simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes gently stirring ensuring all tofu cubes are coated. Add a few additional tablespoons of water if you find the sauce is too thick.
• Step 6 Transfer to serving dish with your choice of steamed vegetables, noodles, rice, quinoa, or simply eat as is! Top with sesame seeds, scallions, red pepper flakes, and peanuts to taste. Enjoy!

CRISPY AIR FRYER TOFU WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes if necessary. Or you can buy pre-pressed extra firm tofu.
• Cube the tofu and mix it together with the paprika, maple syrup and soy sauce/tamari. Marinade for 30 minutes, or overnight.
• Transfer the tofu to the air fryer basket and air fry for 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees C/400 F. Shake the air fryer basket half way through.
• Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Simply mix together the soy yogurt, peanut butter, sriracha and lime juice. Then, add the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper and onion and mix once again.