Gochujang Tofu
This crispy gochujang tofu is the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory. Made in the air fryer for a light yet crunchy texture.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
Tofu:
- 8 ounces extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp oil
Gochujang Sauce:
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
Garnish
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the Tofu: Pat your tofu dry with a paper towel. You can also press the tofu for about 15 minutes, but that's optional. Then, break apart the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- Coat the Tofu: In a bowl, toss the tofu with cornstarch and oil until evenly coated.
- Air Fry the Tofu: Place tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: While the tofu cooks, mix gochujang, maple syrup, sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Coat the Tofu: You can either (1) Transfer crispy tofu to a bowl, pour the sauce over, and toss until evenly coated., and serve immediately! Or, (2) you can add the sauce and tofu into a skillet with another 2 teaspoons of oil, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the tofu and mix well before serving.
Notes
You can serve this tofu with plain rice, noodles, or in a lettuce or tortilla wrap!
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
