Air Fryer Maple Dijon Glazed Tofu
Firm tofu cubes achieve perfect crispness with a sweet-tangy glaze, ideal for a quick weeknight vegetarian meal. This air-fryer recipe (gluten-free, vegan), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs extra virgin olive oil, firm tofu, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 14 oz (1 block, pressed and cubed) firm tofu
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Step 2: Toss 14 oz pressed and cubed firm tofu in the glaze until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Step 3: Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket gently after 7 minutes, until tofu is golden and edges are crisp with bubbling glaze.
- Step 4: Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving immediately.
