Air Fryer Chili-Garlic Tofu with Green Beans
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Air Fryer Chili-Garlic Tofu with Green Beans

Crisp tofu and blistered green beans are coated in a glossy chili-garlic sauce.

45 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 28 oz extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 lb green beans · trimmed
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar · heaping
  • 1 tsp chili-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 3 clove garlic · smashed
  • 2 whole scallions · sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    Press the tofu

    Drain and press tofu in paper towels under a heavy pan to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Crisp tofu

    Slice, oil, season, and air fry at 400°F, turning halfway, until lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Blister the beans

    Air fry oiled, seasoned green beans at 400°F until tender and blistered.

  4. 4

    Make the sauce

    Simmer soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, chili-garlic paste, cornstarch, garlic, and water until glossy; plate over tofu and beans with scallions.

Watch how it’s made