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Sweet Chili Tofu (with Air Fried Tofu!)

January 3, 2020 By Sarah Leave a Comment

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Sweet Chili Tofu is sure to be on your weekly rotation!  Just 4 easy ingredients (including the air fried tofu), and 30 minutes to make!  It’s a weeknight dinner win!  

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Last week I shared my easy recipe for making Crispy Air Fried Tofu!  We make it at least once a week—it’s just so simple!  But what do you serve it with?  The options are really limitless!  I love to toss it in a pan with different sauces and serve with rice!  But it’s also great in a hummus wrap, or even on top of a bowl meal.  The best part is that it’s done in just a few minutes, making it a huge win on a busy week!

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Easy Weeknight Dinner

My favorite way to enjoy Air Fried Tofu is by tossing it in store bought sweet chili sauce.  Talk about a perfect weeknight dinner.  I simply fry my tofu in the air fryer, toss it in a skillet, and drizzle an entire bottle of sauce over top.  Then I serve it with rice and a salad.  It does not get any easier than this, and it’s a hit with my entire family!  I actually snagged this “idea” from Whole Foods—our local store sells this on the hot bar, but it’s not nearly as good as the homemade version.  I just HAD to make it myself!  You can also try teriyaki sauce—store bought or homemade, or bbq sauce!  I even tossed this air fried tofu with my Vegan Red Wine Gravy for Christmas dinner—so good!

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What can you serve with Sweet Chili Tofu?

My dream meal is saucy tofu with carbs!  Basically perfect!  Though, if you insist, you could also serve it with a big salad!  Here are a few of my dishes that pair well together!

  • Almond Butter Red Curry Noodles
  • Instant Pot Basmati Rice
  • Fried Tofu with Hoisin and Peanut Sauce Noodles
  • Creamy Sesame Ramen from 30-Minute Frugal Vegan Recipes
  • Latin Inspired Cabbage Slaw

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More Vegan Tofu Recipes You Will Love!

  • Fried Tofu with Hoisin and Peanut Sauce Noodles 
  • Baked Tofu with Tomatoes, Lemon, and Capers
  • Sweet and Sour Tofu
  • Teriyaki Tofu
  • Fajita Tofu Scramble

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Let’s Make Sweet Chili Tofu!

Are you ready to give this a try?  You’re just minutes away from my favorite weeknight dinner!  Leave a note in the comments and let me know how much you love this Sweet Chili Tofu!

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Sweet Chili Tofu

Sweet Chili Tofu is sure to be on your weekly rotation!  Just 4 easy ingredients (including the air fried tofu), and 30 minutes to make!  It's a weeknight dinner win!  
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Air Fried Tofu20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: 30 minute meal
Servings: 6 people
Author: Sarah

Ingredients

  • 1 batch air fried tofu (see link in Notes)
  • 6 ounces sweet red chili sauce (store bought, I use 1 bottle of Thai Kitchen Sweet Red Chili Sauce)

Instructions

  • Place the air fried tofu in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour entire 6 ounce bottle of sweet red chili sauce over top of the tofu.
  • Using a spatula, stir the tofu while the sauce bubbles and thickens, just a few minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve! (See serving suggestions above in post!)

Notes

Air Fried Tofu Recipe

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