By Miso Jen Kitchen
Salt and Pepper Tofu Bites (made in an airfryer)
16 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
Updated at: Thu, 16 May 2024 22:52:01 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
69
Moderate
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories217.9 kcal (11%)
Total Fat15.3 g (22%)
Carbs10.5 g (4%)
Sugars1 g (1%)
Protein10.3 g (21%)
Sodium505.1 mg (25%)
Fiber1.8 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
12 ozfirm tofu
drained and pressed
4 tablespoonpotato starch
3 Tbspoil
1 tbsp reserved for brushing onto tofu pieces
1 tspoil
for sautéing the vegetables
1jalapeno
diced
2green onions
chopped
1 Tbspgarlic
fresh minced
spice mix
salt and pepper mix
Instructions
preparation
Step 1
preheat your air fryer to 400°f (200°c).
Step 2
cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes and pat dry each piece.
Step 3
in a bowl, mix together garlic powder, white pepper, ginger powder, salt, and msg to create the spice mix.
Step 4
season the tofu cubes with the spice mix and toss them with potato starch until evenly coated.
Step 5
allow the tofu cubes to sit in the potato starch for 8-10 minutes to absorb moisture.
Step 6
toss the coated tofu cubes in 2 tbsp of neutral or frying oil.
air frying
Step 7
place the tofu cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they're not touching.
Step 8
brush each tofu piece with reserved oil.
Step 9
air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tofu is golden brown and crispy.
preparing the salt and pepper mix
Step 10
in another bowl, mix together salt, five-spice powder, white pepper, and gochugaru to create the salt and pepper mix.
sauteing the vegetables and tofu
Step 11
in a skillet, heat 1 tsp oil over medium heat.
Step 12
add minced garlic, diced jalapeños, and chopped green onions. sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 13
add the air-fried tofu pieces to the skillet.
Step 14
sprinkle the salt and pepper mixture over the tofu cubes, to taste, tossing to coat evenly.
Step 15
serve hot and enjoy!
Step 16
feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences. enjoy!! ☺️
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