Sesame Crispy Tofu
http://bit.ly/30VtROC If you’ve been afraid to try tofu recipes, don’t be! You’re gonna love this one. ? Way back when I was a regular non-blogging person in search of healthy recipes, one of my go-to sites was Skinnytaste. I didn’t know what a blog was, but I loved Gina’s recipes – they were easy to prepare, light, yet full of flavor. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her a few times over the last few years and each time, I fan-girl out a bit :). Recently, her newest book, the The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook launched, but that’s not all – she came out with her own Air Fryer appliance as well! Admittedly, I’ve been skeptical about the air fryer craze, but I was excited to try her air fryer because it came so highly recommended. Over the last few weeks, Jack and I have had fun experimenting with everything from crispy cauliflower to panko-crusted mushrooms. We also made this crispy tofu recipe from her book multiple times. It’s nutty, savory, crisp, and delicious – one of my new favorite tofu recipes! If you have an air fryer, I highly recommend you try this recipe. If you don’t, not to worry! There are instructions for baking the tofu in the oven as well. What is tofu, anyway?Tofu is a high-protein soy-based food that’s made from curdling soy milk and forming it into a solid block. It’s a good source of plant-based protein that can be used in so many different preparations. Even if you’re a meat eater, I urge you to try eating tofu. In my tofu recipes, I don’t use it as a meat substitute, but rather as something delicious in its own right, especially when it’s prepared in a super flavorful way (like it is in this recipe!). How to Cook TofuTofu can get a bad rap as a meat substitute, but it’s actually an incredibly versatile ingredient. When blended, it has a great creamy texture – you can use it in a vegan mousse or pudding, and it’s essential for making a creamy ricotta substitute in my lasagna or vegan stuffed shells. Most often, I bake it to add protein and hearty texture to bowls, noodles, or salads. It’s easy to work with, but there are a few things you should know before jumping into making tofu recipes. Here are my best tips on how to cook tofu:
Tofu Marinade IngredientsIn a flavorful marinade, tofu acts like a sponge, soaking up whatever flavors you add to it. The marinade in this recipe is savory, tangy, and a little sweet. It’s easy to whisk together and makes this recipe really tasty. Here’s what’s in it:
Gina’s recipe recommends marinating your tofu for at least an hour or overnight, but (shhh!!!) I only let mine sit for about 20 minutes, and it came out delicious. Of course, the longer you marinate it, the more flavorful it will be. Make sure to choose a relatively small dish for your marinade so that all the sides & pieces of tofu can get well coated. About this Crispy Tofu RecipeUnlike any of the crispy tofu recipes I’ve tried before, this one uses the air fryer. We love how quickly it makes a crispy coating for the tofu – you cook the pieces for just 5 minutes on each side, and they come out perfectly golden & crispy. You can also make it in a regular oven, see the instructions in the recipe below. And I forgot to mention, the best part of this recipe is the crunchy layer of sesame seeds on the outside of each tofu piece. After it marinates, you lightly dip each slice of tofu into a bowl of beaten egg and then sprinkle it liberally with black and white sesame seeds. I love their nutty flavor, and they add great texture to this dish. This recipe would be a great choice for a healthy, protein-rich weeknight dinner. To make it a full meal, I served the tofu over a bed of cilantro lime rice (or could also use cauliflower rice) with steamed snap peas and edamame. We loved it – the combination was simple, yet fun & refreshing. Looking for more tofu recipes?Try it in tacos, miso soup, summer rolls, a banh mi, or even lasagna! For more air fryer recipes, check out The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook! I also highly recommend the Skinnytaste Air Fryer. This recipe serves 2 – double it to serve more. Other posts you may enjoy...
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