Air Fryer Sesame Tofu and Broccoli
Made completely in the air fryer and perfectly crispy, this sesame tofu and broccoli features tender broccoli and crispy tofu tossed in a flavorful sesame sauce and served over rice.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 226kcal
Ingredients
Sesame Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Tofu and Broccoli
- 1 brick (12 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed for 30-60 min and cut into 1-in cubes
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
- Pan spray for air frying
- Hot rice, green onions, and sesame seeds for serving
Instructions
Sesame Sauce
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until a light golden brown. Add remaining sauce ingredients.
- Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally until thickened. Remove sauce from heat and cover pan to keep warm.
Tofu and Broccoli
- In a medium bowl, toss tofu with cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until evenly combined.
- Preheat a 4-qt air fryer to 400F for 3 minutes. Spray the basket of air fryer well with pan spray. Working in batches, arrange tofu in a single layer in air fryer, making sure to space tofu apart so it is not touching other pieces. Spray tofu well with pan spray.
- Air fry tofu at 400F 8-10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking, until tofu is golden brown and crispy. Repeat cooking with remaining tofu
- Remove tofu from air fryer and arrange broccoli in a single layer in air fryer. Spray well with pan spray and air fry at 400F 8-10 minutes until broccoli is tender and slightly crispy.
- Toss air fried tofu and broccoli into warm sauce until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.
- Serve sesame tofu and broccoli warm over rice with green onions and additional sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store tofu and broccoli in refrigerator up to 6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 8 oz tofu (calculated without rice) | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.4g | Protein: 12.3g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 11.8g | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 3mg