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Sweet Chili Tofu Balls

Deliciously Crispy Sweet Chili Tofu Balls in 20 Minutes

Quick to prepare and delightfully crispy, these Sweet Chili Tofu Balls bring a fusion of sweetness and spice to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Water Use extra for thinner glaze
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang Substitute with sriracha for milder heat
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup Can replace with hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Can swap with canola oil
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar White vinegar is a suitable substitute
For the Tofu Balls
  • 14 oz Tofu Firm tofu is best
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Oil For sautéing
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Green Onions/Scallions Optional garnish
For Serving
  • 2 cups Steamed Rice Can replace with noodles or quinoa
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds Omit for nut-free version

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • air fryer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, water, gochujang, tomato ketchup, sesame oil, sugar, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the sweet chili sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Carefully add air-fried tofu balls to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes.
  5. Transfer coated Sweet Chili Tofu Balls to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best texture, use fresh, firm tofu and avoid burning garlic during sautéing. Customize the glaze to your taste by adjusting sweetness and spice levels.

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