Description
Crispy, sweet, and spicy air-fried tofu bites coated in a sticky hot honey sauce, perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack. These bites combine the crunchiness of air-fried tofu with a punch of heat and sweetness from the honey and sriracha glaze, garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for an Asian-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu Preparation
- 14 ounces firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Hot Honey Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F to prepare for cooking the tofu cubes evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare Tofu: Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better crispiness.
- Coat Tofu: In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until they are evenly coated for flavor and texture.
- Add Oil: Lightly spray or toss the coated tofu cubes with vegetable oil to help them crisp up in the air fryer.
- Air Fry Tofu: Arrange the tofu cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even browning, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Make Hot Honey Sauce: While the tofu cooks, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until combined and smooth.
- Toss Tofu in Sauce: Once the tofu is done cooking, transfer it to a bowl and drizzle the hot honey sauce over the cubes, gently tossing to coat each piece evenly with the spicy-sweet glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the tofu bites for a fresh and nutty finish before serving.
Notes
- Firm or extra-firm tofu is recommended for best results in air frying to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha according to your preferred heat level.
- These tofu bites make an excellent appetizer, snack, or can be served over rice for a satisfying meal.
