20 Minute Chilli Lime Tofu
Whip up a flavor-packed dish in just 20 minutes with this zesty Chilli Lime Tofu! Toss tofu cubes in a tantalizing marinade of fresh lime juice, vibrant chili flakes, and a dash of soy sauce before crisping them to golden perfection. Perfect as a stand-alone snack or a delightful addition to any meal, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds!
Prep
5
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 2 cups corn flour (aka corn starch) (250 g)
- 2 tsp cracked black pepper (10 ml)
- 2 limes squeezed
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1 block medium firm tofu (don’t need to press)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce (any asian super market will have it) (15 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp agave syrup (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp chilli oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 tbsp coriander powder (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp salt (15 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (15 ml)
- 1/2 tbsp white miso paste (7.5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 2 tbsp chilli powder (30 ml)
- sesame seeds for garnishoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add oil to the coated tofu.
- 2
Air fry the tofu at 190°C for 15 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press tofu for 15-30 minutes before coating to remove 30-40% of water content, preventing oil splatter and ensuring better texture absorption.technique30-40% water removal
- ✓Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes maximum for air frying because larger pieces won't develop proper crust due to insufficient surface area exposure to hot air circulation.technique1-inch maximum
- ✓Shake the air fryer basket at 7-8 minute mark to ensure even browning, as tofu pieces in contact with basket bottom can overcook by 25% compared to top pieces.timing7-8 minutes
- ✓Use cornstarch coating at 2:1 ratio with flour because cornstarch creates crispier exterior due to lower protein content and higher starch gelatinization temperature.ingredient2:1 cornstarch to flour
- ✓Preheat air fryer for 3 minutes before adding tofu because immediate high heat contact creates Maillard reaction crust that seals in 15% more moisture.equipment3 minutes preheat
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Prep
5
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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20 Minute Chilli Lime Tofu
Whip up a flavor-packed dish in just 20 minutes with this zesty Chilli Lime Tofu! Toss tofu cubes in a tantalizing marinade of fresh lime juice, vibrant chili flakes, and a dash of soy sauce before crisping them to golden perfection. Perfect as a stand-alone snack or a delightful addition to any meal, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 2 cups corn flour (aka corn starch) (250 g)
- 2 tsp cracked black pepper (10 ml)
- 2 limes squeezed
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1 block medium firm tofu (don’t need to press)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce (any asian super market will have it) (15 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp agave syrup (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp chilli oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 tbsp coriander powder (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp salt (15 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (15 ml)
- 1/2 tbsp white miso paste (7.5 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 2 tbsp chilli powder (30 ml)
- sesame seeds for garnishoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add oil to the coated tofu.
- 2
Air fry the tofu at 190°C for 15 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press tofu for 15-30 minutes before coating to remove 30-40% of water content, preventing oil splatter and ensuring better texture absorption.technique30-40% water removal
- ✓Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes maximum for air frying because larger pieces won't develop proper crust due to insufficient surface area exposure to hot air circulation.technique1-inch maximum
- ✓Shake the air fryer basket at 7-8 minute mark to ensure even browning, as tofu pieces in contact with basket bottom can overcook by 25% compared to top pieces.timing7-8 minutes
- ✓Use cornstarch coating at 2:1 ratio with flour because cornstarch creates crispier exterior due to lower protein content and higher starch gelatinization temperature.ingredient2:1 cornstarch to flour
- ✓Preheat air fryer for 3 minutes before adding tofu because immediate high heat contact creates Maillard reaction crust that seals in 15% more moisture.equipment3 minutes preheat