Air-Fried Salt and Pepper Tofu with Sizzling Sesame Oil

Instructions

• 1Press the tofu between sheets of paper towels then let stand for 10 minutes to dry out. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 2Place the soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
• 3Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 425°F, for 15 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step. 
• 4Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Add to the marinade and gently stir to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes to marinate, stirring occasionally.
• 5Drain the tofu. To absorb the excess marinade and avoid it dripping during cooking, lay paper towels on a cutting board and place the air fry basket on top. Arrange the tofu in a single layer in the basket. For even airflow, ensure the pieces are not touching.
• 6Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 3 and cook for 15 minutes.
• 7The tofu should be browned. If not, cook it a little longer.
• 8Place a small saucepan over high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. When it just begins to smoke, add the onions and chili and cook stirring, for 2 minutes, or until starting to brown. Add the remaining garlic, salt, pepper and sesame seeds and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
• 9Add the tofu to the chili mixture and stir.
• 10Serve the tofu with steamed rice.