Just 3 ingredients, this sweet chili tofu gets crispy in the air fryer in under 15 minutes. Great for banh mi sandwiches, noodle bowls, stir fry or snacking.
Prepare the extra firm tofu by pressing it gently in a clean dish cloth or paper towels, then cutting into 12-16 pieces of desired shape (long rectangles, triangles, squares).
16 ounces extra firm tofu
Mix soy sauce and sweet chili sauce in bowl.
¼ cup soy sauce, ½ cup sweet chili sauce
Spread a thin layer of sweet chili marinade on the bottom of a baking dish, then place your tofu pieces on top. Then, brush the rest of marinade on top. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, up to overnight.
Line air fryer with parchment paper (if your air fryer basket is not non-stick and for easier cleanup) or spray with baking spray. Place tofu pieces in a single layer, not touching each other, in the air fryer basket or tray.
Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, or until browned on the edges. Alternatively, you can bake these in the oven at 400 for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
Notes
Substitution Options:
Extra firm tofu: I recommend using extra firm tofu for this recipe, because it has less liquid and doesn't really need to be pressed beforehand. If you have firm tofu, press it beforehand to remove some of the liquid so it will absorb the marinade.
Soy sauce: sub with tamari or coconut aminos
Sweet chili sauce: sub with prepared general tso's sauce or asian orange sauce