The best crispy tofu bites coated in peanut sauce spooned over soba noodles dressed in a raw mango avocado sauce. Crispy air-fried caramelized edges and soft center piled up over the most luscious tropical noodles. Quick, easy and oil free!
Drain the tofu and wrap it in a lint free tea towel. Set on a plate and place a cutting board then a heavy pot or skillet on top. Press if for a couple of hours or prepare a day in advance.
14 oz block firm tofu
While the tofu is pressing prepare the noodles with mango sauce, rice or whatever you decide to serve with.
8 oz soba noodles coated in mango basil sauce.
Use your hands and tear the pressed tofu into 1 inch irregular pieces. Pat dry again with a tea towel and transfer to a bowl.
Season the tofu with a light pinch of sea salt, garlic poder and sprinkle with the tapioca. Gently toss to coat. Arrange in the air-fryer basket / tray without touching each other.
1 tbsp tapioca, sea salt
Air fry the tofu at 400”F for 13-15 minutes flipping it half way.
Make the Peanut Butter Sauce
In a small bowl whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
2 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Transfer the sauce to a skillet and cook over medium flame until thickened and sticky, about a minute or so.
Add the air-fried tofu to the sauce and toss to coat well all over. Hit it with a squeeze of fresh lime, sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, cilantro or basil.
1 tsp black sesame seeds, 1 pinch red pepper flakes,, 1/4 cup scallion + fresh cilantro
WFPB + PLANTRICIOUS
To make the recipe compliant swap the maple syrup for date syrup.
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Notes
Can i make it gluten-free? - Yes, just make sure to use gluten free tamari in the sauce and replace the soba noodles with rice noodles or coconut rice.
Can I use almond butter instead of peanut butter? - Sure but then you'll have almond tofu not peanut tofu, still delicious but not quite the same.
WFPB + Plantricious - swap the maple syrup for date syrup.