Air Fryer Korean Spicy Tofu Bites

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Crispy air-fried tofu cubes coated in a sweet and spicy Korean gochujang glaze, perfect for a snack or appetizer. This Korean-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, cornstarch, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz block, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes extra firm tofu
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp for garnish sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Toss 14 oz pressed extra firm tofu cubes with 3 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2: Place tofu cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even crisping.
Step 3: While tofu cooks, whisk together 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 4: Once tofu is crispy and golden, transfer to a large bowl and toss gently with the gochujang sauce until all cubes are coated.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions over the tofu bites before serving warm.