Ingredients
Tofu & Coating
- 450 g firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornflour/cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
To Serve
- Steamed rice
- Avocado slices
- Edamame
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu: Tear the firm tofu into bite-sized pieces. It’s fine if the pieces are slightly uneven, as this adds texture.
- Mix coating: In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, cornflour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the tofu pieces and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with no visible white spots.
- Air fry tofu: Arrange the coated tofu in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes. Shake the basket after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Make bang bang sauce: While the tofu is cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce, sriracha, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Taste and adjust the spiciness or tanginess as preferred.
- Toss tofu in sauce: Once tofu is crispy, transfer it to a large bowl, add about half of the bang bang sauce, and toss gently to coat every piece thoroughly.
- Optional crisp finish: For extra caramelization, return the coated tofu to the air fryer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce bubbles and slightly caramelizes.
- Serve: Plate the bang bang tofu over steamed rice, and serve topped with sliced avocado and edamame. Drizzle the remaining bang bang sauce over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
- Firm tofu works best as it holds shape during cooking.
- Adjust sriracha quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
- Shaking the air fryer basket halfway through cooking promotes even crisping.
- Using an air fryer reduces oil usage compared to traditional frying methods.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
