About this Tofu Manchurian recipe
This Manchurian is made with crispy tofu tossed in a sweet, spicy sticky Asian sauce. It is then served with a sprinkle of scallions and sesame seeds on its own, or on a bed of rice/noodles. Usually, the tofu is deep-fried until crispy for the recipe. Not any more. We are air frying the tofu until crispy and using only a fraction of oil. I prefer to use Tofoo brand Extra firm Tofu, available in the UK. It requires no pressing to squeeze out any additional water. Super healthy, delicious without any compromise in flavors. I have made this crispy tofu in the Instant Pot Vortex 6 in 1 air fryer. If you love Manchurian, you will also love this classic Air fryer Cauliflower Manchurian and Soya Manchurian too. These are an absolute hit all the time!
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How to make Crispy Tofu in the Air fryer for Tofu Manchurian?
Place the tofu cubes in a rectangle dish. Drizzle the 3 remaining tofu ingredients on top and toss to coat. Allow the tofu to marinate for at least 10 minutes. Preheat the air fryer at 200°C for/ 400 F for 2 minutes. Place the marinated Tofu into the air fryer basket and air fry for 10 minutes. At halftime, shake the basket so that they are evenly cooked. Once the air frying is done, remove the crispy tofu and set it aside.
What to Serve With Air-Fried Tofu Manchurian?
Serve Air fryer Tofu Manchurian with a sprinkle of scallions as an appetizer or side dish. To serve as a meal, serve over Cauliflower fried rice, White Rice, Brown rice, Garlic Noodles, Hakka Noodles, or even Fried Rice.
What type of Tofu should I use for this recipe?
If you live in the UK, I can highly recommend the Tofoo brand Extra Firm Tofu. This UK brand of Tofu does not require you to squeeze out any extra water or place a weight on it. You can use it straight out of the box.
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Easy Tofu Manchurian recipe below
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