Skip to content
Menu
Chili Crisp Tofu
Main

Chili Crisp Tofu

40 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€
from @freshofftheraq6 imports0 cooked
Adapt this recipe

what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • firm tofu (block, torn into bite-size pieces)Fresh400 g
  • chili crisp (for coating the tofu)Pantry15 ml
  • soy sauce (for coating the tofu)Pantry22 ml
  • cornstarch (for coating the tofu)Pantry30 g
  • soy sauce (for the sauce)Pantry30 ml
  • mirinPantry15 ml
  • vegan oyster saucePantry30 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry5 ml
  • chili crisp (for the sauce)Pantry22 ml
  • cornstarch (for the sauce)Pantry8 g
  • cold waterOther120 ml
  • vegetable oilPantry8 ml
  • green onions (whites finely chopped, greens finely sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • sesame oilPantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

262kcal

Carbs
21 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
14 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wok
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Coat the tofu

    • Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
    • Add the soy sauce and chili crisp and gently toss to coat.
    • Sprinkle over the cornstarch and toss to coat once more.
    Step 1

  2. Air fry the tofu

    • Place the tofu in the basket of an air fryer and air fry at 400 °F (200 °C).
    • Shake the basket every 5 minutes to toss the tofu.
    • Alternatively, preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and bake the tofu on a lined baking sheet, flipping halfway through.
    Step 2

  3. Mix the sauce

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, vegan oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chili crisp, cornstarch and cold water.
    Step 3

  4. Sauté the aromatics

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or medium pan over medium heat.
    • Add the green onion whites and sauté until translucent.
    • Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    Step 4

  5. Thicken the sauce

    • Whisk the sauce once more so the cornstarch hasn't settled, then pour it into the wok.
    • Stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
    Step 5

  6. Combine and serve

    • Add the crispy tofu, green onion greens and sesame oil.
    • Gently toss to combine.
    • Serve with rice, broccoli and/or edamame, extra green onion and sesame seeds.
    Step 6
Get Mezze