General Tso’s Tofu
General Tso’s Tofu with this easy, vegan-friendly recipe! Crispy tofu meets sweet, tangy, and spicy sauce for a takeout classic made at home.
Ingredients
Air fried tofu
- 1 18 oz Extra Firm Tofu pressed
- 3 Tbsp Corn Starch
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Water
General Tso's Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil or Chili Oil
- 1 Tbsp Ginger grated
- 1 Tbsp Garlic minced
- 5-10 Dried Red Chilies per taste
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tsp Black Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Corn Starch Slurry
Instructions
Air fry Tofu
- Press the tofu and pat dry
- In a large bowl, break the tofu into bite sized pieces by hand.
- Add corn starch and stir until all pieces are coated.
- Add sesame oil, soy sauce, and water and gentle stir to create a batter and all pieces are evenly coated.
- Transfer the tofu pieces to a parchment lined air fryer tray and spread out evenly.
- Air fry at 350-400 F (depending on your air fryer) for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
General Tso's Tofu
- In a pan over medium-low heat, heat 2 tablespoons of cooling or chili oil.
- Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and dried chilies and saute for 60 seconds.
- Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, black vinegar, and maple syrup. Stir and allow to heat up until gently boiling.
- Add a little corn starch slurry and the sesame seeds, then stir until thickened.
- Add the crispy tofu and stir until all the pieces are coated in the sauce and heated through.
- Serve with some steamed rice and blanched boy choy.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Press Your Tofu: This step is essential to achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep in Advance: Have all your ingredients measured and ready before you start cooking.
- Serve Fresh: General Tso’s Tofu is best enjoyed immediately after cooking to maintain its crispiness.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcal
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