AIR-FRIED VEGAN TOFU BOWL

Air-Fried Vegan Tofu Bowl image

A filling, yummy air-fried tofu bowl that is good as a lunch or dinner, filled with Asian-inspired flavors.

Provided by LavenderCooks

Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Main Dishes Tofu

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
3 medium (blank)s carrots, peeled and sliced
⅓ cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
½ teaspoon everything bagel seasoning, divided
1 drop soy sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 drop chili oil, or to taste
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 avocado, diced
¼ teaspoon furikake (Japanese nori seasoning), or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
Cut the tofu into cubes by cutting it lengthwise and then cutting the thin tofu blocks into eight pieces. Roll them in 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Cook in the preheated air fryer until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven.
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, edamame, 1/4 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning, and a drop of soy sauce; cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
While the veggies are steaming, add remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili oil to a pan and combine. Stir in remaining cornstarch to thicken, adding a bit of water if it's too thick. Bring to a simmer. Transfer the tofu to a bowl and coat it in the warm sauce. Sprinkle with remaining everything bagel seasoning.
Add the cooked rice to a bowl, top with the veggies and tofu, avocado, and sprinkle with furikake and pepper flakes. Enjoy while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1011 mg, Sugar 9.8 g