Ingredients
Directions
Cook the tofu: Preheat (if needed) your air fryer at 375 F. Add the cubed tofu to your air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally.
Meanwhile, make your tomato sauce: Heat a large stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Add the garlic and tomatoes, cooking and stirring for another minute.
Stir in the fish sauce, tomato paste, and date paste or maple syrup, and cook for another minute. Remove from heat while the tofu continues to cook or, if the tofu is ready, add it to the mixture. Simmer the tomato mixture with the tofu for 5–7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Divide Air Fried Tofu between plates and top with green onion and optional cilantro. Serve with rice and vegetables, if desired.
Chef’s Notes
Substitutions
In place of tofu, try tempeh, jackfruit, setian or your favorite legume of choice.
In place of tomato paste, try tomato puree.
In place of onion, try shallot.
Whole Food Sweetener
Prepare the date paste ahead of time.
Oven Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the tofu out evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through. Proceed to step 2 in the directions.
Storage
Store Air Fried Tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
4 servings
189g
- Amount per serving
- Calories130
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g7%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 65mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3g11%
- Total Sugars 5g
- Includes 1g Added Sugars2%
- Protein 11g
- Calcium 100mg8%
- Iron 2mg12%
- Potassium 210mg5%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook the tofu: Preheat (if needed) your air fryer at 375 F. Add the cubed tofu to your air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally.
Meanwhile, make your tomato sauce: Heat a large stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Add the garlic and tomatoes, cooking and stirring for another minute.
Stir in the fish sauce, tomato paste, and date paste or maple syrup, and cook for another minute. Remove from heat while the tofu continues to cook or, if the tofu is ready, add it to the mixture. Simmer the tomato mixture with the tofu for 5–7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Divide Air Fried Tofu between plates and top with green onion and optional cilantro. Serve with rice and vegetables, if desired.