Crispy air fried tofu with almond satay sauce

This crispy air fried tofu with almond satay sauce is so delicious and nutritious, combining the goodness of tofu with the rich flavors of almond satay sauce, making it an absolute winner in both taste and health. Imagine biting into perfectly crispy tofu on the outside, revealing a tender and wholesome center. Paired with the creamy and nutty Almond Satay Sauce, this combination is pure bliss.

What makes this recipe even more enticing is its simplicity. With basic ingredients and the convenience of an air fryer, you can whip up this meal in no time.

Let's get cooking!

Serves 4

Almond Satay Sauce

1/2 cup Naked Foods Coconut Almond Butter

1/2 water (or coconut milk)

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

2 teaspoons kencap manis

1 teaspoon fish sauce

1 - 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 tsp chilli flakes or more to taste

few drops sesame oil

Crispy air fried tofu

500g firm tofu

1/2 tsp Turmeric

1 tsp smoky paprika

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp chilli flakes or to taste

1 tblsp corn flour

1 tblsp olive oil

To serve: steam or wok tossed broccoli

Instructions for Satay Sauce:

1. In a small pot, mix together all ingredients until well combined. Heat to a simmer.

2. Taste and adjust seasings as desired.

3. Transfer the satay sauce to a serving bowl or jar.

4. Serve drizzled over the delicious air fried tofu.

5. Feel free to adjust the consistency by adding more water or coconut milk for a thinner sauce or reducing the liquid for a thicker dip-like consistency.

Instructions for Crispy air fried tofu:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.

2. While the air fryer is preheating, prepare the tofu. Drain the tofu and gently press it between paper towels or a clean cloth to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes or rectangles, whichever you prefer.

3. Place the tofu in a large zip lock sandwich bag. I find this is easiest to evenly coat the tofu. If you don't have a zip lock back use a large bowl.

4. Add the turmeric, smoky paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and chili flakes over the tofu and shake the bag until evenly coated.

5. Open bag and sprinkle the corn flour over the seasoned tofu and toss again to coat the tofu pieces with a thin layer of flour.

6. Open bag again, and drizzle the olive oil over the tofu and toss once more to ensure the tofu is evenly coated with the oil.

7. Once the air fryer is preheated, arrange the seasoned tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook the tofu in batches to avoid overcrowding.

8. Air fry the tofu at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket or gently turning the tofu halfway through the cooking time. This will ensure even cooking and crispiness on all sides.

9. Keep an eye on the tofu during the last few minutes of cooking to prevent it from burning. The tofu is done when it turns golden brown and becomes crispy.

10. Serve with Almond satay sauce and broccoli on the side.