A delicious and spicy chili garlic tofu dish made with extra firm tofu, sesame oil, and a variety of flavorful sauces. This recipe involves marinating the tofu, air frying until crispy, and then preparing a thick sauce to integrate into the dish.
1: Tear tofu into jagged chunks and toss in sesame oil and dark soy sauce to marinate.
2: Air fry the marinated tofu at 375°F for about 20 minutes, mixing it a few times to avoid burning.
3: In a pan, combine light soy, dark soy, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, crispy chili oil, maple syrup, and water to make the sauce.
4: Cook the sauce on the pan until it thickens.
5: Stir in the air-fried tofu to the sauce.
6: For thickening, mix the corn starch or potato starch with 2 teaspoons of water and stir it into the sauce.
