Air-Fried Salt and Pepper Tofu with Sizzling Sesame Oil

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Air-Fried Salt and Pepper Tofu with Sizzling Sesame Oil

Name: Air-Fried Salt and Pepper Tofu with Sizzling Sesame Oil
Cook time: 1200 s
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 650 g firm tofu; ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce; 2 clove garlic - minced, divided; 2 tbsp sesame oil - divided; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 green onions - thinly sliced; 1 red serrano or fresnos chili - thinly sliced; 1 tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp ground white pepper; 1 tsp sesame seeds

Salt and pepper tofu is a vegan alternative to the popular Chinese dish. The tofu is briefly marinated then air fried instead of pan fried for a healthier meal.

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45 mins total time

20 mins active time

Easy

Serves 4

Ingredients

Measurements:

650 g firm tofu
¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
2 clove garlic
minced, divided
2 tbsp sesame oil
divided
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 green onions
thinly sliced
1 red serrano or fresnos chili
thinly sliced
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground white pepper
1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1
Press the tofu between sheets of paper towels then let stand for 10 minutes to dry out. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
2
Place the soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
3
Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 220°C, for 15 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step. 
4
Cut the tofu into 2.5cm cubes. Add to the marinade and gently stir to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes to marinate, stirring occasionally.
5
Drain the tofu. To absorb the excess marinade and avoid it dripping during cooking, lay paper towels on a cutting board and place the air fry basket on top. Arrange the tofu in a single layer in the basket. For even airflow, ensure the pieces are not touching.
6
Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 3 and cook for 15 minutes.
7
The tofu should be browned. If not, cook it a little longer.
8
Place a small saucepan over high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. When it just begins to smoke, add the onions and chili and cook stirring, for 2 minutes, or until starting to brown. Add the remaining garlic, salt, pepper and sesame seeds and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
9
Add the tofu to the chili mixture and stir.
10
Serve the tofu with steamed rice.