Air-Fried Vegan Tofu Bowl
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Air-Fried Vegan Tofu Bowl

1. Extra-firm tofu - 1 (12 ounce) package
2. Cornstarch, divided - 2 tablespoons
3. Vegetable oil, or as needed - 1 tablespoon
4. Carrots, peeled and sliced - 3
5. Frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans) - ⅓ cup
6. Everything bagel seasoning, divided - ½ teaspoon
7. Soy sauce - 1 drop
8. Soy sauce - ¼ cup
9. Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
10. Chili oil, or to taste - 1 drop
11. Cooked brown rice - 2 cups
12. Avocado, diced - 1
13. Furikake (Japanese nori seasoning), or to taste - ¼ teaspoon
14. Red pepper flakes, or to taste - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Air-Fried Vegan Tofu Bowl

1. Stage

Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

3. Stage

Cut the tofu into cubes by cutting it lengthwise and then cutting the thin tofu blocks into eight pieces. Roll them in 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

4. Stage

Cook in the preheated air fryer until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven.

5. Stage

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, edamame, 1/4 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning, and a drop of soy sauce; cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.

6. Stage

While the veggies are steaming, add remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili oil to a pan and combine. Stir in remaining cornstarch to thicken, adding a bit of water if it's too thick. Bring to a simmer. Transfer the tofu to a bowl and coat it in the warm sauce. Sprinkle with remaining everything bagel seasoning.

7. Stage

Add the cooked rice to a bowl, top with the veggies and tofu, avocado, and sprinkle with furikake and pepper flakes. Enjoy while warm.