Description
Enjoy the crispy and flavorful Japanese delicacy with this easy-to-follow Air Fryer Agedashi Tofu recipe. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish!
Ingredients
Tofu:
14 ounces firm tofu drained and pressed,
Cornstarch Coating:
3 tablespoons cornstarch,
Vegetable Oil:
1 tablespoon,
Dashi Broth:
1 cup (or substitute vegetable broth),
Sauce:
2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 teaspoon sugar,
Garnish:
2 green onions thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons grated daikon radish (optional), 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, bonito flakes or nori strips for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut and Coat Tofu: Cut tofu into cubes, coat with cornstarch.
- Air Fry: Preheat air fryer, cook tofu until golden and crispy.
- Prepare Sauce: Simmer broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
- Serve: Place tofu in bowls, pour sauce, garnish, and serve.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and omit bonito flakes.
- The tofu can be pressed ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Adjust soy sauce for saltiness as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 5 tofu cubes with broth
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
