Whenever I go out to eat at a Japanese restaurant, I absolutely have to get agedashi tofu as an appetizer. There’s just something about the melt-in-your-mouth airy texture of the tofu combined with a plethora of amazing umami toppings that gives me all the feels. I mean, each bite is so complex, I’m literally salivating as I write this. If you love tofu and you haven’t tried agedashi tofu, just trust me, you’re going to wish you had tried it sooner. If you already love agedashi tofu and you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make it at home, keep reading – I’ve got you covered.
“Agedashi Dōfu (揚げ出し豆腐) is thought to have originated during the Edo period (1603-1868), and appears in a 1782 cookbook, called Tofu Hyakuchin.”
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Air Fryer Agedashi Tofu
Ingredients
- 16 oz Medium-Firm Tofu
- 4 tbsp Potato Starch (or arrowroot powder)
- 3 tbsp Green Onion (chopped)
- 6 tbsp Daikon Radish (shredded)
- 3/4 cup Dashi Stock (use kombu-based dashi if making vegan)
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Mirin
- 1/4 tsp Shichimi Togarashi (optional for topping)
- 3 tsp Bonito Flakes (use panko crumbs if making vegan, optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, squeeze excess water from tofu and cut into large cubes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, toss tofu cubes in potato starch to coat evenly.
- Once air fryer has preheated, spray your air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray before adding in tofu and cooking at 390 degrees for 12 minutes. Shake tofu halfway through, at the 6 minute mark.
- While tofu is cooking, chop your green onions and shred your daikon radish.
- In a sauce pan over medium-low heat, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin. Stir to combine, until heated through; approximately 5 minutes.
- To serve, place tofu in a bowl and top with 1-2 ladles of tsuyu (dashi/soy sauce/mirin mixture) along with green onion, daikon radish, shichimi togarashi (if using), and bonito flakes (or panko crumbs).
Watch my video on how to make this recipe by clicking here.
