Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy honey garlic tofu, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz Extra-Firm Tofu (pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 2–3 tbsp Avocado Oil (or other high-heat neutral oil)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 3 tbsp Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tsp water)
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Set aside.
- Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu in a single layer and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook tofu in a single layer for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
- Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove sauce from heat. Add the crispy tofu and gently toss to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pressing removes water so the tofu crisps. Cook in a single layer for even browning. For added texture, serve with crispy garlic smashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying or Air-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg