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Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu Recipe

Try my delicious, protein-packed and simple Air Fryer Teriyaki Tofu with homemade teriyaki sauce. Easy to make and loaded with tasty flavors, this recipe is a keeper for those meatless mondays.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: asian
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Ingredients

For the Tofu

  • 1 pound firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¾ cup cornstarch

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For Serving

Instructions

For the Tofu

  • Wrap the tofu block in paper towels and press it for 30 minutes to remove any extra liquid.
    1 pound firm tofu
  • Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
    cubes of tofu for air fryer teriyaki tofu on a plastic cutting board.
  • Dip the tofu cubes into the cornstarch, making sure they are evenly coated on all sides.
    ¾ cup cornstarch
    cubes of tofu for air fryer teriyaki tofu dipped in cornstarch.
  • Spray the air fryer insert with nonstick spray and add the tofu, making sure to not overcrowd the basket.
    cubes of air fryer teriyaki tofu in an air fryer basket.
  • Set the air fryer to 375°F and cook for 15-18 minutes, turning half way through cooking.
    cubes of cooked air fryer teriyaki tofu in an air fryer basket.
  • Allow the tofu to cool for 3-4 minutes before you sauce them to maintain crispness.

For the Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, whisk all of the sauce ingredients together.
    ½ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    air fryer teriyaki tofu sauce ingredients in a saucepan with a whisk.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the sauce until it has thickened, about 5 minutes.
    air fryer teriyaki tofu sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and allow the it to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the tofu and toss to combine. Serve over rice, if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion (and a squeeze of sriracha if you like it spicy)!
    Cooked white rice, Sesame seeds, Green onion, Sriracha
    cubes of air fryer teriyaki tofu coated in sauce in a white bowl.

Notes

  • It is important to press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove the excess water.
  • Allow the tofu to cool for a few minutes before tossing in the sauce. This will help it to maintain crispiness.
  • To make gluten-free teriyaki tofu, swap soy sauce with tamari or liquid aminos.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1628mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg