Air Fryer Bang Bang Tofu Bowls
Vegan Air Fryer Bang Bang Tofu Bowls! These bowls are loaded with so much flavor and served with rice and avocado cucumber salsa.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce package of extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 1-2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 cup tapioca starch*
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mayo or vegan mayo
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha for more spicy sauce, optional
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 scallions, green parts only, very thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 2 Persian cucumbers, seeded and diced
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, optional
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 degrees F. Toss the tofu with 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and white pepper. Add the tapioca starch and salt and toss again until very well coated and no visible starch is shown. Add in a single layer to the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
- While the tofu is cooking, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, vinegar, sriracha, if using, and the garlic clove. Taste, adjusting as desired with more sriracha, sweet chili sauce, mayo, etc.
- Make the cucumber salsa: combine together the avocado, cucumbers, lime juice, honey, cilantro, if using, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, then set aside.
- Remove the tofu from the air fryer and add to the bowl with the mayo sauce. Toss until well combined, then serve immediately over rice and garnish with scallions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 11gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 669mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg