Easy Airfryer Sticky Sweet Chili Tofu: Quick & Tasty Recipe

Name: Easy Airfryer Sticky Sweet Chili Tofu: Quick & Tasty Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 500 g Tofu (Firm or extra-firm, pressed and cubed); 5 stalks Spring Onions (Chopped); 2 medium Red Peppers (Diced or sliced); 500 g Rice (Uncooked, for serving); 0.3 g Ginger (Fresh, grated); 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Sriracha (Adjust to taste for desired spiciness); 3 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce (Implied by recipe title, for stickiness and sweetness); 1 tbsp Cooking Oil (For coating tofu before air frying)

Discover how to make delicious sticky sweet chili tofu in your airfryer! This quick, budget-friendly recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for a weeknight meal. Get crispy tofu tossed in a spicy-sweet sauce, served with rice and fresh vegetables. A delightful and satisfying dish that's cheaper than your favorite latte.

#Airfryer Recipe

#Tofu

#Vegetarian

#Quick Meal

#Budget-Friendly

#Spicy

#Sweet Chili

#Healthy Eating

Finished Sticky Sweet Chili Tofu Dish

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Asian Fusion

English

Nutrition (per serving)

675

Calories

27g

Protein

115g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Crispy Airfried Tofu Ready to Serve

Ingredients

Tofu
(Firm or extra-firm, pressed and cubed)
500 g
Spring Onions
(Chopped)
5 stalks

Red Peppers
(Diced or sliced)
2 medium
Rice
(Uncooked, for serving)
500 g
Ginger
(Fresh, grated)
0.3 g
Soy Sauce
1 tbsp
Sriracha
(Adjust to taste for desired spiciness)
1 tsp

Sweet Chili Sauce
(Implied by recipe title, for stickiness and sweetness)
3 tbsp
Cooking Oil
(For coating tofu before air frying)
1 tbsp

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Tofu Coated in Sweet Chili Sauce

Instructions

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Prepare your tofu by pressing out excess water, then cut it into bite-sized cubes. Chop the spring onions and dice the red peppers. Finely grate the ginger.
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Prepare your tofu by pressing out excess water, then cut it into bite-sized cubes. Chop the spring onions and dice the red peppers. Finely grate the ginger.
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Pressing tofu ensures it gets crispy in the airfryer and absorbs flavors better.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and cooking oil to create the sticky sauce. Add the tofu cubes and toss gently until they are evenly coated.
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In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and cooking oil to create the sticky sauce. Add the tofu cubes and toss gently until they are evenly coated.
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For extra flavor, let the tofu marinate in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.

3
Preheat your airfryer to 190°C (375°F). Place the coated tofu in a single layer in the airfryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crispiness. Simultaneously, cook your rice according to package instructions.
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Preheat your airfryer to 190°C (375°F). Place the coated tofu in a single layer in the airfryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crispiness. Simultaneously, cook your rice according to package instructions.
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Do not overcrowd the airfryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for best results.
4
Once the tofu is golden brown and crispy, remove it from the airfryer. Add the chopped spring onions and diced red peppers to the tofu and toss gently to combine. Serve the sticky sweet chili tofu immediately over your cooked rice.
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Once the tofu is golden brown and crispy, remove it from the airfryer. Add the chopped spring onions and diced red peppers to the tofu and toss gently to combine. Serve the sticky sweet chili tofu immediately over your cooked rice.
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Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh cilantro for an extra touch.