Air Fried Chinese BBQ-Style Tofu and Scallions
Equipment
- round cake pan insert, 7-inch metal cake pan, or foil
Ingredients
- 7 ounces ½ package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into slabs ¾ inch thick, 1 inch wide, and 2 inches long
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 scallions cut into 2-inch batons
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Place the tofu slabs between sheets of paper towels and place a heavy board or skillet on top.
- Let them stand for 15 minutes to absorb excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together the reduced-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), hoisin sauce, sriracha hot sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the tofu pieces and scallions in a 7-inch round cake pan insert, metal cake pan, or foil pan.
- Pour the sauce over them, turning the tofu to coat in the sauce.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the pan in the air fryer and cook, turning the tofu every 5 minutes, until the sauce is reduced and glazed over the tofu and scallions, about 18 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the air fryer and serve the tofu and scallions hot over cooked white rice.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
The savory-sweet flavors of this dish pair well with a crisp and slightly sweet Riesling or a light-bodied Pinot Noir. These wine choices complement the umami-rich tofu and the aromatic spices, enhancing the overall dining experience.Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 8 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 11 g