Description
A simple and delicious vegan recipe featuring crispy tofu coated in a sticky, sweet chili sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes with just five ingredients, it’s perfect for quick meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (400g) extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce (low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Place tofu cubes in a large bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add tofu cubes in a single layer without overcrowding and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Work in batches if needed.
- While frying the last batch, mix sweet chili sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, pour sauce mixture over tofu in the skillet, and toss gently to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to tofu.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
Press tofu well to ensure crispiness. Use cornstarch instead of flour for a lighter crust. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature and crispiness. Toss tofu in sauce just before serving to keep it crispy. Reheat leftovers in a skillet or air fryer to restore crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
Keywords: crispy tofu, sweet chili tofu, vegan tofu recipe, easy tofu recipe, gluten-free tofu, quick vegan meal