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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu With Peanut Sauce

Air fried tofu works wonderfully when paired with flavors like peanuts or soy sauce.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crispy Air Fryer Tofu With Peanut Sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 234kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer

Ingredients

For the crispy air fryer tofu

  • 10 oz tofu
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

For the peanut sauce

  • 1 cup soy yogurt
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper
  • 1 large onion

Instructions

  • Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes if necessary. Or you can buy pre-pressed extra firm tofu.
  • Tofu should be chopped, then it should be combined with paprika, maple syrup, and soy sauce/tamari. 
    30 minutes or overnight marinade.
  • Place the tofu in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 to 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit). 
    Halfway through, give the air fryer basket a shake.
  • Make the sauce in the interim. 
    Simply combine the lime juice, peanut butter, sriracha, and soy yogurt. 
    Then, combine again after adding the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion.

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Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 12mg
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