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Air fryer crispy tofu on a stick

Crispy tofu

This crispy tofu is easy to make and the sauce goes perfect on top. Such a delicious snack!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:24 minutes
Total Time:34 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pack tofu (454g/1 lbs)

Aromatic oil

  • 2 tbsp minced garlic 5-6 cloves
  • 1-2 Thai chili
  • 1½ tbsp chopped scallions 1 whole small or 1/2 large scallion
  • 1/2 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 tsp 5-spice powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin optional
  • 3 tbsp hot oil

Additional seasoning for tofu sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 ½ tbsp Black Chinese vinegar or rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 1¼ tsp salt depending on how salty you want it
  • 2 tbsp sesame paste/tahini optional for more creamier taste

Instructions

  • Cut the firm tofu into 1 inch cube
  • Put the tofu into a bowl and add a bit of salt, leave for 5 minutes
  • After dry the tofu with paper towel
  • Place into air fryer, spray some oil on top.
  • Fry using 200℃/390℉ for 15 minutes, flip half way.

Making the sauce.

  • combine white sesame seeds, minced garlic, scallions, chili, ground cumin and 5 spice powder into a bowl.
  • Heat up some oil on the stove. Pour on top of your spices.
  • Then add in soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, salt and sugar. Mix
  • This is optional: you can add some tahini or white sesame paste to the sauce. Just make sure to thin it out with a bit of water.
  • Take the tofu out of air fryer and toss with the sauce.