Crispy Sweet n’ Sour Tofu Pockets

Discover a delightful blend of flavors with air-fried sweet and spicy tofu pockets, a perfect plant-based treat! These crispy pockets are filled with flavorful tofu, vibrant vegetables, and a hint of heat, creating a satisfying bite. The air fried rice paper ensures a crunchy exterior while keeping the inside tender and flavorful. Ideal for a quick snack or a light meal, these tofu pockets will tantalize your taste buds with every bite!

Cuisine

Asian

Course

Appetizer, Lunch

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

30 Minutes – 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Diet

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free

Cooking Technique

Air Fry

Keywords

Julia Vuong, Plant-Based, Snack, Tofu, Vortex Plus Air Fryer

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Servings

2 Servings

Ingredients

Half a block of firm tofu
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 small carrot
½ cup mushrooms
½ onion
1 ½ tbsp. gochujang
1.5 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. water
Rice paper
1 tbsp. oil

Instructions

Press the tofu using a heavy pan and paper towel for 1 hour to remove moisture, or microwave it with a paper towel and a heavy plate on top for 1 minute. Rip the tofu into small pieces and coat them with cornstarch.
Fry the tofu in a pan until slightly crispy, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Once crispy, remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
Dice the carrot, mushrooms, and onion, then sauté them in the pan for a couple of minutes. Add the tofu back into the pan.
In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, garlic salt, sugar, sesame oil, and water. Pour this sauce over the tofu and vegetable mixture in the pan. Sauté for a couple more minutes, then remove from heat.
Quickly run a rice paper sheet under water, then stack two damp rice papers together for extra crispiness. Place about 2 tablespoons of the tofu mixture onto the rice papers and wrap them into pockets.
Brush the rice paper-wrapped tofu pockets with oil. Air fry them at 385°F / 196°C for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until both sides are crispy.
Serve and enjoy!