Air Fryer Mapo Tofu

Let’s make some Mapo Tofu with an Air Fryer. Yes, you heard it right. Mapo tofu with an air fryer, you’ve never thought of it, right? Don’t worry about it! It will be awesome.

MAPO TOFU (2 servings)

Ingredients:

• 10. 6 oz (300g) firm tofu
• 2 green onions
• 1 green chili pepper (or bell peppers)
• 1 mild red chili pepper (optional), for color
• 3.5 oz (100g) ground pork
• 1 cup (240ml) water
• Slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch +1 tbsp water)

Seasoning:

• 1 tbsp chili oil
• 1 tbsp Chinese chili bean paste (Doubanjiang)
• 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn oil (or 1 tsp toasted, ground Sichuan peppercorns)

Instructions:

1. Cut the tofu into nice, little cubes. Thinly slice the green onions and chili peppers (if using).

2. In a small container, stir together the chili oil, Chinese chili bean paste, chicken bouillon powder, soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorn oil.

3. Pour the sauce into a heatproof container. Add the pork, along with the chopped green onions and chili peppers. Break up the pork and give it a good mix.

4. Add the tofu and water (1 cup). Stir to combine. Cook at 190℃ (375℉) for 10 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, prepare the cornstarch slurry. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch (1 tbsp) and water (1 tbsp). Add it to the sauce and give it a few stirs. Cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with hot rice. Enjoy~!

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• Crispy Baked Tofu
• Egg Fried Rice
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