Air Fryer Tofu Stir Fry from Vicki Delany

I was given a second-hand air fryer that didn’t come with directions. I had absolutely no idea of how to use it, or even why I would want to, so it’s been sitting on my countertop for months, unused.

Then I bought a magazine from Canadian Living called Meals Made Easy with your air fryer, and I thought I’d give it a try.  I made this simple stir fry to begin with and loved it.  The dish is delicious, and so easy to make in the air fryer as it doesn’t need stirring and constant attention and switches itself off when the food is cooked.

If you don’t have an air fryer, I’m sure you can make this in your regular skillet or wok.  The marinade is lovely anyway.

Air Fryer Tofu Stir Fry

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

5 tbsp soy sauce

5 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar

2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

4 tsp toasted sesame oil, divided

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 454 g package firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut in 1 inch cubes

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 onion, halved and sliced

1 sweet red pepper, cut in strips

1 zucchini, halved and sliced

Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Directions:

Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, half of the sesame onion and the garlic.  Cover and refrigerate half of the marinade, add the tofu to the remaining marinade, stirring to coat well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees. Pat marinated tofu dry with paper towels.  Stir tofu with cornstarch coat well.

Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Spread tofu in single layer in basket.  Cook, shaking basket  halfway through cooking time, until tofu is golden and crisp, about ten minutes.  Transfer to plate

In large bowl, stir together onion, red pepper, zucchini and remaining sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.  Transfer to air fryer basket, cook stirring half way through cooking time until crispy, about five minutes.

Heat reserved marinade. Combine tofu, vegetables, and marinade. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or noodles.

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