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!

AIR FRYER TOFU

Steps:

• Place tofu onto a plate lined with several paper towels. Cover with more paper towels and another plate. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top and press tofu for 30 minutes; drain and discard any accumulated liquid and cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Combine soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl; mix well. Add tofu cubes and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Place tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Air fry for 5 minutes without shaking the fryer. Continue air frying, shaking occasionally, until browned, about 10 more minutes.

TOFU STIR-FRY WITH PEANUT SAUCE (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Whisk coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sriracha sauce, and ground chile powder in a bowl until a smooth sauce forms.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and red bell pepper; saute until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tofu; saute until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Pour sauce into the skillet; stir to coat tofu, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in spinach 1 cup at a time until wilted. Serve over brown rice.