Crispy Chilli Garlic Tofu Fries
Learn how to make crispy chilli garlic tofu fries in an air fryer at home. This Indian-Chinese-style tofu recipe is sweet, spicy, crunchy and so flavourful. It can be made quickly and is ideal for parties and get-togethers.
Ingredients
- For the tofu fries:
- 250 g tofu
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1.5 tbsp cornflour
- Salt and pepper as per your liking
- For the chilli garlic sauce:
- 1.5 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp green chilli sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp cornflour
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp spring onion
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
- Sesame seeds for garnishing
- Spring onion for garnishing
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into thin and long slices.
- Transfer them to a bowl.
- Add oil. Give them a quick mix.
- Add cornflour, salt and pepper. Toss gently.
- Transfer to a preheated air fryer.
- Cook at 200-degree Celsius for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, add cornflour and water. Mix well. Keep aside.
- Heat a pan over medium flame.
- Add oil. Allow it to heat up.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook until the garlic becomes golden.
- Add soy sauce, chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sugar and salt. Mix well. Cook until sugar dissolves.
- Pour the cornflour slurry. Mix well. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add tofu, spring onion and sesame seeds. Toss well.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- Garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately.