Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu
This simple air fryer teriyaki tofu is chewy, flavorful, and coated with a sticky, sweet, and salty Japanese-inspired teriyaki sauce. Infused with plenty of ginger, garlic, and green onions, you will never want to order takeout again!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 11 ounces firm tofu
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch diluted in 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 355 °F (180°C).
- Dice the tofu. Start by cutting the tofu into thick 1-inch cubes. Transfer them to a deep plate or mixing bowl. Add one tablespoon of oil and toss to coat the tofu with the oil. This ensures the tofu will brown evenly.
- Air-fry. Next, place the tofu cubes into the basket of your air fryer, leaving about 1 inch between each. Air fry for 14 minutes, flipping once halfway through frying.
- Make the teriyaki sauce. Add the minced garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and water to a large pan or skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
- Stir in the tofu. Add the fried tofu to the pan and toss to coat. Let the tofu simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Add the slurry. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of water. Add the slurry, one tablespoon at a time, to the sauce, until it has reached the desired thickness. Stir to coat the tofu with the thickened sauce and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve on top of rice, quinoa, or couscous!
Notes
- Adjust the air frying time. Depending on the brand and model of your air fryer, you might have to slightly adjust the cooking time. Check after 10 minutes and air fry for a few more minutes if the tofu is not completely golden brown.
- Add tanginess. Add one teaspoon of rice vinegar if you want to add a subtle tanginess to the teriyaki sauce.
- Slowly pour in the slurry. Do not add the slurry to the sauce at once. Start with one tablespoon and add more depending on how thick you want the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 260 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.9 g | Protein: 14.4 g | Fat: 14.4 g | Saturated Fat: 2.4 g | Sodium: 1387 mg | Potassium: 316 mg | Fiber: 1.8 g | Sugar: 13 g | Calcium: 330 mg | Iron: 3 mg