This delicious air fryer gochujang tofu recipe takes about 15 minutes to air fry using tofu, gochujang (Korean red pepper paste), and other simple spices and seasoning!
This air fryer Korean tofu gochujang is a delicious high-protein dish you can whip up fast using simple ingredients you have at home! The main ingredient of course is Gochujang, a Korean fermented chili paste (for those who are new to Gochujang)!
Recipe for Air Fryer Gochujang Tofu
If you’re looking to make gochujang tofu in an airfryer, this is the perfect recipe! If you want to pan fry, check out my gochujang tofu recipe here!
What’s great about using an air fryer is that it will make the tofu pieces nice and cripsy without using a ton of oil like a frying pan.
This delicious gochujang tofu dish has a sweet and spicy kick! Looking to make your gochujang tofu gluten-free? Use a gluten-free gochujang and gluten-free soy sauce.
Ingredients
- Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- Tofu
- Oil
- Cornstarch
- Syrup (Maple Syrup or Agave nectar)
- Ketchup
- Soy Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Cinnamon
- Green Onions (optional)
- Sesame Seeds (optional)
This air fryer gochujang tofu is vegan, nut-free and can be gluten-free!
How To Make Gochujang Tofu in Air Fryer
For a meatier and firmer texture, an optional step is to freeze the tofu overnight and thaw it out completely (you can thaw in room temperature or microwave in 30-second increments while squeezing out excess water). If not freezing, you can simply press the tofu for about 20-30 minutes, if desired or skip this step entirely.
Rip or cut tofu into bite-sized chunks. In a mixing bowl, add tofu and coat with oil. Toss in cornstarch until well-coated.
Arrange the tofu pieces in the air fryer tray, making sure they aren’t touching or overlapping too much. Air fry the tofu pieces at 390°F (200°C) for 6 minutes, flipor toss, then air fry for another 6 minutes or until golden and crispy.
While the tofu is in the air fryer, mix the sauce ingredients. In a bowl, combine gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, maple syrup or agave nectar, garlic powder, onion powder and cinnamon (if using). Add 2-3 tbsp of water to thin out the sauce and mix well until smooth.
Once the tofu is cooked, add the pieces back into the mixing bowl and toss in the sauce until each piece is fully coated.
Top with chopped green onions (optional but recommended) and sesame seeds and enjoy right away on its own or with rice or noodles.
Watch me make it on YouTube here.
Air Fryer Gochujang Tofu
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl Large
- 1 Bowl for mixing sauce
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Gochujang Korean red pepper paste
- 1 block tofu extra firm tofu ripped or cut into bite-sized pieces (optional: frozen & thawed)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar or any syrup
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional but highly recommended
- 2 green onions chopped (optional, but recommended)
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by preparing the tofu. If desired, freeze the tofu overnight and then defrost it to achieve a meatier texture. If not freezing your tofu, you can simply press the tofu for about 20-30 minutes, if desired or skip this step entirely.
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes and add to a mixing bowl. Coat the tofu in oil and toss in cornstarch until well-combined.
- Arrange the tofu pieces in the air fryer tray, making sure they aren’t touching or overlapping too much. Air fry the tofu pieces at 390°F (200°C) for 6 minutes, flip or toss, then air fry for another 6 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- While the tofu is in the air fryer, mix the sauce ingredients. In a bowl, combine gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, maple syrup or agave nectar, garlic powder, onion powder and cinnamon (if using). Add 2-3 tbsp of water to thin out the sauce and mix well until smooth.
- Once the tofu is cooked, add the pieces back into the mixing bowl and toss in the sauce until each piece is fully coated.
- Top with chopped green onions (optional but recommended) and sesame seeds and enjoy right away on its own or with rice or noodles.
Nutrition
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