Air-Fried Tofu with Teriyaki Glaze
Crisp-topped tofu cubes coated in a homemade teriyaki glaze, cooked quickly in the air fryer. This Asian-inspired air-fryer recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs firm tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Press tofu for 15 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer and spray lightly with oil.
- Step 2: Air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes, shaking basket halfway, until golden brown.
- Step 3: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
- Step 4: Combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry, then whisk into sauce. Heat sauce in a small saucepan over medium until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Step 5: Add cooked tofu to sauce and toss until fully coated.
