Protein·intermediate

Teriyaki Glazed Tofu

Name: Teriyaki Glazed Tofu (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 2 to 3
Ingredients: 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons [For the teriyaki glaze (toss after cooking)] soy sauce; 2 tablespoons [For the teriyaki glaze (toss after cooking)] mirin (or 1 tablespoon rice vinegar + 1 tablespoon sugar); 1 tablespoon [For the teriyaki glaze (toss after cooking)] honey; 1 teaspoon [For the teriyaki glaze (toss after cooking)] sesame oil; 1 clove [For the teriyaki glaze (toss after cooking)] garlic, grated; 1 teaspoon [For the teriyaki glaze (toss after cooking)] fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon [For the teriyaki glaze (toss after cooking)] cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)

Yield

Prep

Total

Serves 2 to 3

15m

30m

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Here, the tofu gets tossed with a homemade teriyaki glaze after air frying. The glaze adds sweetness and umami. The full recipe, including the glaze instructions and air frying directions, is on this page.

Ingredients

1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the teriyaki glaze (toss after cooking):

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (or 1 tablespoon rice vinegar + 1 tablespoon sugar)
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)

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Steps

01Press, cube, and toss the tofu with cornstarch and a little oil, same as the base recipe.
02Ready for the air fryer.
03While the tofu cooks, combine the soy sauce, mirin, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
04Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
05Toss the hot, crispy tofu in the teriyaki glaze.
06Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

The glaze is made on the stove, not in the air fryer. Teriyaki sauce in the air fryer burns because of the sugar content. The cornstarch slurry is what thickens it from a thin liquid into a sticky glaze that coats each cube. Without it, the sauce slides off and pools at the bottom of the bowl.

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