Description
A light and crispy twist on the Japanese classic, this Air Fryer Agedashi Tofu is golden on the outside, silky inside, and bathed in a savory-sweet dashi broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz Firm Tofu, pressed to remove excess water
- 1/4 cup Potato Starch, for coating
- 1 cup Dashi Stock
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 1/4 cup Grated Daikon Radish
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, grated
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm your air fryer to 375°F to ensure immediate crisping.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Heat gently until steaming, then set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line the air fryer basket with parchment or lightly spray with oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Cut tofu into cubes, pat dry, and coat each piece lightly in potato starch.
- Cook to Perfection: Place tofu in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces. Cook for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Finishing Touches: Pour the warm broth into shallow bowls, nestle the tofu on top, and garnish with grated daikon, ginger, and green onions.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while the contrast of crisp tofu and hot broth is at its peak.
Notes
- Press the tofu well to avoid sogginess.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crisp texture.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer, not the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: agedashi tofu, air fryer tofu, Japanese tofu recipe, crispy tofu, vegetarian Japanese recipes