Air Fryer Sesame Tofu Protein Bowl with Chili Crisp Drizzle

Name: Air Fryer Sesame Tofu Protein Bowl with Chili Crisp Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 400g extra-firm tofu; 200g short grain rice; 3 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sesame seeds; 1 cup edamame; 1 cucumber; 2 medium carrots; 2 tbsp chili crisp oil; 1 tsp ginger powder; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; salt and pepper to taste

Crispy air-fried sesame tofu served over fluffy rice with edamame, shredded carrots, and a bold chili crisp drizzle that brings just the right amount of heat.

45 min2 servingsEasy

You'll needAir FryerStovetop

Ingredients

400gextra-firm tofu
200gshort grain rice
3 tbspsesame oil
2 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbsprice vinegar
2 tspsesame seeds
1 cupedamame
1cucumber
2 mediumcarrots
2 tbspchili crisp oil
1 tspginger powder
2 clovesgarlic, minced
1 tbspcornstarch
2 tbspwater
salt and pepperto taste

How to make it

Step 1—

Press tofu for 15 minutes using paper towels or a tofu press to remove excess moisture.

Step 2—

Cut pressed tofu into 2cm cubes and place in a bowl.

Step 3—

Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger powder, minced garlic and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a small bowl.

Step 4—

Toss tofu cubes with the marinade and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 5—

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and coat tofu cubes evenly.

Step 6—

Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).

Step 7—

Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil and arrange tofu in a single layer.

Step 8—

Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Step 9—

While tofu cooks, prepare rice according to package directions.

Step 10—

Cut cucumber into thin slices and julienne carrots into matchsticks.

Step 11—

Divide cooked rice between two bowls as the base.

Step 12—

Top rice with crispy tofu, edamame, cucumber slices and julienned carrots.

Step 13—

Drizzle each bowl with chili crisp oil and remaining sesame oil.

Step 14—

Sprinkle sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 15—

Serve immediately while tofu is warm and crispy.

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