Crispy Tofu Bowls with Carrot Ginger Dressing
Serves 4
These crispy tofu bowls are a delicious healthy dinner or meal prep lunch! They're filled with brown rice, air fryer tofu, colorful veggies, and a fresh carrot ginger dressing. This recipe is totally vegan. Use certified gluten-free tamari to make it gluten-free.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Tofu
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, cubed*
- 1½ teaspoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Bowls
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, cooked on the stove or in the Instant Pot
- 1 recipe Air Fryer Broccoli or Roasted Broccoli
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- Carrot Ginger Dressing, for drizzling
- Thinly sliced daikon radish, or red radish
- Microgreens or a few salad greens
- Sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- Sea salt, or flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Make the crispy tofu: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.**
- Place the tofu, avocado oil, tamari, and sriracha in a large bowl. Gently toss to coat the tofu in the seasonings. Add the cornstarch and gently toss until well coated.
- Place the tofu cubes into the air fryer basket in a single layer with a little space between each piece. Don’t overcrowd the basket. Work in batches if necessary. Air fry for 11 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway, or until golden brown and crisp around the edges. The exact timing will depend on your air fryer. Repeat with any remaining tofu.
- Assemble the bowls: Assemble each bowl with some of the rice, broccoli, tofu, and avocado.
- Drizzle with the dressing and top with radish slices, microgreens, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Season to taste with sea salt and serve with the remaining dressing on the side.
Notes
*For extra-crispy tofu, press your tofu before cubing. Learn how in this post on how to press tofu.
**If you don't have an air fryer, bake the tofu in a 425°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.