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An overhead view of golden brown, crispy tofu cubes being tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce in a large bowl.

Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu (The Crispiest Ever!)

This Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu is incredibly crispy, easy to make, and coated in a sticky, savory sauce. The perfect healthy and high-protein weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes, guaranteed to be a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block extra-firm tofu (14-16 oz) pressed well and drained
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Tofu Press (optional)

Instructions
 

  1. Press tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a bowl, add tofu cubes, 1 tsp oil, 2 tbsp cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange tofu in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
  4. While tofu cooks, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water). Cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Transfer the crispy tofu to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure the tofu gets crispy on all sides.
Tip 2: For a vegan option, substitute maple syrup for honey.
Tip 3: Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes to restore crispiness.
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