Quick Air Fryer Sticky Sesame Tofu Full Recipe

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers more protein.

Press the tofu to remove excess moisture.

Cut the tofu into about 10 triangles.

Lightly oil the air fryer tray to prevent sticking.

Drizzle less than 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tofu pieces to help the cornstarch stick.

Dust each piece of tofu lightly with cornstarch, ensuring all sides are coated.

Place the coated tofu pieces in the air fryer.

Set the air fryer to 390 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the tofu halfway through at 5 minutes.

In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1/4 cup of water, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari, 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup or 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 large cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of hot chili flakes, and a dash of cayenne pepper or hot chili powder to make the sauce.

Heat the sauce in a pan over medium heat until it thickens and simmers.

After 10 to 12 minutes, check the tofu; it should be browned and crispy.

Flip the tofu pieces and return them to the air fryer for another 5 minutes.

Once the tofu is crispy, add it to the pan with the sauce and coat each piece evenly.

Serve the tofu garnished with sesame seeds.

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