Crispy Fried TOFU Recipe : Sweet Chili Lemon Peanut Sauce

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar content, while sriracha is often cheaper.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture for 15-20 minutes.

Cut tofu into cubes or triangles.

Coat tofu pieces in a mixture of all-purpose flour and cornstarch evenly.

Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry tofu in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove tofu and drain on paper towels.

In a bowl, whisk together sugar, water, lemon juice, peanut butter, paprika powder, and salt until smooth.

Serve crispy tofu drizzled with sweet chili lemon peanut sauce.

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