Air-fryer Tofu Balls in Sweet Chili Sauce

Serves

4

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

For the tofu balls:
  1 lb. (450g) firm tofu , pressed and drained
  1 carrot, peeled and grated
  2 green onion, sliced
  ½ tsp. salt
  1 tbsp. tamari
  ½ cup (40g) panko breadcrumbs
  ½ cup (60g) oat flour
 1 tbsp. olive oil
For the sauce:
  2 tbsp. sesame oil
  2 cloves garlic, minced
  ½ cup (120ml) water
  2 tbsp. gochujang or other chili paste
  4 tbsp. tomato ketchup
  2 tsp. sesame seeds
  2 tbsp. coconut sugar
  2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

348

Fats

19 g

Protein

16 g

Carbs

32 g

Instructions

  • For the tofu balls:
      1. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy weight on top (such as a chopping board) to drain off any excess liquid.
      2. Crumble the tofu into a bowl, add the remaining ingredients, apart from the olive oil. You may need to add a little extra flour if the mixture is falling apart.
      3. Shape the mixture into 20 small balls and place them into the air-fryer. Brush the tofu balls with olive oil.
      4. Air-fry for 20-25 minutes at 395°F (200°C) until golden brown. Don’t overcrowd the basket, instead cook in two batches.
  • To make the sauce:
      5. Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over a medium heat and sautéthe garlic for 2-3 minutes.
      6. Mix the remaining sauce ingredients in a bowl and add to the pan. Simmer over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
      7. Add the cooked tofu balls to the sauce and mix well, continue cooking for a further 1-2 minutes until the meatballs are heated through. Serve immediately.