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Bang bang tofu with sweet chili sauce, rice, and green beans in a ceramic bowl

Bang Bang Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce and Green Beans

Bang bang tofu is a crispy, creamy bowl featuring sticky sweet chili flavor and satisfying textures. It is an easy meal choice when you want a flavorful plant-based dinner with a delicious contrast of crisp tofu and rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tofu
  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
Garnish and Serving
  • sesame seeds and/or green onions for garnish
  • 1-2 cups cooked rice
  • 12 oz / 340 g green beans, steamed or sautéed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pull the tofu into irregular bite-sized pieces by hand.
  2. Coat the tofu pieces with cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Add the soy sauce and oil, then toss again until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Air fry the tofu at 350°F / 175°C for 10 minutes. Shake or stir the pieces, then continue air frying at 375°F / 190°C for another 5 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
  2. Whisk together the sauce ingredients until combined.
  3. Place the crisp tofu in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup of sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the tofu is coated and caramelized. Repeat this process if desired to build more flavor.
Assembly
  1. Serve the tofu over cooked rice with the remaining sauce drizzled or spooned on top. Add a small amount of water to the sauce if needed to thin it for drizzling.
  2. Finish with sesame seeds or green onions and serve with green beans.

Notes

High protein extra firm tofu that is already fairly dry may only need to be blotted before cooking. If using another tofu brand or type with more moisture, wrap it in a clean towel and press several times to remove excess moisture.