Air Fryer Sticky Sesame Tofu Tacos and Slaw
For a fresh and healthy midweek meal, look no further than this recipe for air fryer tofu tacos served with a zingy slaw.
Introduction
A feast of flavours here! Sticky Asian tofu, mashed avocado and a fresh herby slaw, all served on soft warm tacos. Perfect party food. You could swap the tofu for sweet potatoes or (bell) peppers.
Ingredients
| 300g (10½oz) | firm tofu, pressed and cut into 2cm (¾ inch) cubes |
| oil spray | |
| 1 | large red onion, cut into strips |
| 1 tbsp | olive oil |
| 3 cloves | garlic, finely chopped |
| 1–2 tbsp | peeled and grated fresh ginger |
| Pinch of | chilli flakes |
| 5 tbsp | soy sauce/tamari |
| 1 tbsp | toasted sesame oil |
| 1 tbsp | maple syrup |
| juice of 1 lime | |
| 1 | ripe avocado |
| 4 | soft tacos |
| For the slaw: | |
|---|---|
| ¼ | white cabbage, shredded |
| 3 | spring onions (scallions), sliced |
| 20g (⅓ cup) | chopped fresh mint/coriander (cilantro) |
| 3 tbsp | plain yogurt |
| juice of ½ lime |
Essential kit
You will need: an air fryer.
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 2 minutes.
Transfer the tofu cubes, sprayed with some oil, to the basket and air fry for 5 minutes, or until browned on the edges.
Flip and cook for another 7 minutes. While the tofu is cooking, fry the onion in the olive oil in a frying pan for 5–6 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli flakes and fry for a further minute.
Pour in the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup and half the lime juice. Cook on a medium heat for 2 minutes. Now add the cooked tofu, toss and season to taste.
Mash the avocado in a bowl with the remaining lime juice and season to taste.
To make the slaw, put the cabbage, spring onions, herbs, yogurt and lime juice in a large bowl. Mix well and season to taste.
To serve, heat the tacos according to the pack instructions and then top with the sticky tofu, avocado and crunchy slaw.
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