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prep time
20 min
cook time
30 min
ready time
50 min
Keto Spicy Glazed Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
Spicy Glazed Crispy Air Fryer Tofu will be your new favorite way to consume tofu. Extra crispy and soft on the inside, these small cubes of firm tofu coated in a spicy sambal glaze, once crispy they are tossed in savory sesame seed oil and a pinch of kosher salt for a flavor that goes the extra mile.
Is tofu Keto-friendly?
Tofu is Keto-friendly in that it is low in carbs and higher in fiber. It has a small net fiber content of around 1 g per ¼ cup of firm tofu. You can guiltlessly snack on these, and they are higher in protein, which is critical on the Keto diet.
Does tofu made in an air fryer taste good?
Yes! The air fryer turns tofu into deliciously, crispy little nuggets that are golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside. They are quite addictive and so easy to snack on.
Why does my air fryer tofu stick together?
Air fryer tofu sticks together because each cube needs sufficient enough space around it while frying. To ensure the best cooking, do the tofu in two batches and make sure to spread them out, so they are not touching each other before cooking.
Net Carbs
1.4 g
Fiber
0.9 g
Total Carbs
2.5 g
Protein
15.4 g
Fats
16 g
200 cals
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Ingredients
Tofu, Raw (not Silken), Cooked, Extra Firm
1 pound
Avocado Oil
2 tablespoon
Sambal Oelek Paste Of Chili by Rooster
2 tablespoon
Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon
Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon
Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
⅛ tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 7
50 min
Step 1
Place cubes of tofu on a plate lined heavily with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.Step 2
Place several more layers of paper towels on top of the tofu and then top with a heavy pan like a cast-iron skillet. Keep the cast iron on the tofu for at least 15 minutes.Step 3
Remove the cast-iron skillet from the tofu and slice each square of tofu into 16 even pieces.Step 4
Place tofu in a bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients.Step 5
Place half of the tofu into the bottom of an air fryer basket. Use a spoon to separate them so they are not touching each other. Set the fryer for 375 F for 15 minutes.Step 6
Repeat with the remaining tofu cooking them for 15 minutes as well.Step 7
Place the cooked tofu in a medium-sized mixing bowl and toss with sesame seed oil and ⅛ tsp kosher salt. Serve hot and crispy!
Comments
Thebigmare 2 years ago
This is fantastic! I feel like I’m eating it in a restaurant. I cooked mine a tad bit too much, so next time I’ll check after 10 mins. So flavorful!
FavorableCauliflower743016 3 years ago
This was not my favorite. I did like the crispy texture of tofu but I used too much sesame oil by mistake.
Melpritchard 4 years ago
Is there a substitute for that chili glaze? It's not available here.
K23Meow a month ago
I used Laoganma Spicy chili crisp and it worked out quite well
Goddess Gloria 3 years ago
I used a garlic chili paste
Gwen 4 years ago
I am so confused. I thought tofu was off limits on keto
MacadamiaSlut 3 years ago
Tofu is a fantastic keto friendly protein source. It's plant based, sugar free, and practically carb free! Per 100 g or (1 cup) serving of tofu = 1 gram of net carbs.
recipewriter 4 years ago
Hi Gwen- due to tofu's carb to protein ratio, it should be eaten in moderation on Keto. If you are carefully counting calories you can easily incorporate some tofu in as a snack, as long as you make note of it. Keto on!