Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Tofu Bites: The Easiest Crispy Snack💯 | Quick & Easy | Air Fryer Recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a nutty flavor and is higher in protein.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha provides a similar heat with fewer ingredients.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a rich flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is healthier.

Dissolve salt and pepper in water.

Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces and soak the tofu in salt water for 10 minutes.

Drain and dry the tofu.

Place and arrange the tofu in the Air Fryer, making sure they don't overlap each other.

Cook the tofu at 200°C (392°F) for 25 minutes.

Grate the cloves of garlic until you get 2 tablespoons.

Thinly slice each red and green chili.

Chop the white and green part of the spring onion.

Finely slice the coriander leaf.

In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of black vinegar, 1 tablespoon of chili flakes, 1 tablespoon of chili oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and the white part of the spring onion.

Add chopped chili and coriander leaf and mix it well.

Flip the tofu to the other side halfway through cooking.

Move the tofu into a bowl.

Heat 100 ml of cooking oil.

Pour the hot oil over the mixed sauce and stir it well.

Pour the sauce over the fried tofu and mix it well.

Sprinkle some chopped spring onion and it’s done!

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