Air Fried Garlic Chili Tofu with Green Beans

Name: Air Fried Garlic Chili Tofu with Green Beans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 packages Extra-Firm Tofu; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1 pound Green Beans; 1/3 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar; 2 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Chili-Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Cornstarch; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 Scallions

Crispy air-fried tofu and blistered green beans are served with a savory, thickened chili-garlic sauce for a satisfying plant-based meal.

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Total Time 1 hr 35 min Prep Time 45 min Air Fry 35 min Rest Time 15 min

Difficulty Medium

Diet Dairy-Free, High Protein, Vegan, & Vegetarian

Protein Tofu

Chef

Ninja Kitchen PH

Made with

Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 Shop now

Instructions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and set on a large plate.

Step 2

Press excess liquid from the tofu and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Slice each tofu block into six 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Step 4

Coat both sides of the slices with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Step 6

Lay the tofu slices flat in the basket and cook, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden and crisp.

Step 7

Toss the green beans with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 8

Cook the beans in the air fryer, tossing halfway through, until tender and blistered.

Step 9

Combine the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, chili-garlic paste, cornstarch, garlic, and water in a small saucepan.

Step 10

Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly reduced, thickened, and shiny.

Step 11

Transfer the beans to a large serving plate, top with the tofu, drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with the scallions.

Nutrition

Per serving · Approximate values

Calories 245 kcal

Total Fat 12g

Saturated Fat 2g

Carbohydrates 16g

Sugar 7g

Protein 22g

Sodium 680mg

Fiber 5g

Nutritional values are estimated based on the listed ingredients and may vary depending on preparation methods, portion sizes, and ingredient brands. Not intended as medical or dietary advice.