Description
A lighter take on the classic Japanese dish, this Air Fryer Agedashi Tofu features crispy golden tofu served with a flavorful umami-rich dashi-based sauce, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu (14 oz), pressed and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Cooking spray or oil for air frying
- 1 cup dashi broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- Grated daikon (optional)
- Bonito flakes (optional, omit for vegetarian)
Instructions
- Press tofu for at least 20 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
- Lightly coat each tofu piece in cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Spray the basket with oil, place tofu cubes inside, and air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
- Place air-fried tofu in serving bowls and pour warm sauce over them. Top with green onions, grated daikon, and bonito flakes if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetarian dashi and omit bonito flakes.
- Make sure tofu is well-pressed to ensure crispiness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer tofu, agedashi tofu, Japanese appetizer, crispy tofu, vegetarian Japanese dish