This Air Fryer General Tso’s Tofu recipe is one of my favorite tofu recipes! Bites of crispy “fried” tofu tossed in a sweet, sticky, spicy General Tso’s sauce. It’s the perfect easy weeknight meal that’s also vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 30 minutes!
Freeze and thaw your tofu ahead of time. Allow 48 hours for thawing completely in refrigerator! Once fully thawed, gently press the tofu for 20-30 minutes to remove the excess water.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the General Tso's sauce ingredients.
Cut the tofu into cubes and add to a mixing bowl with the 3 tbsp of cornstarch and salt. Mix together until the tofu is evenly coated.
Transfer the cornstarch coated tofu to the air fryer in a single layer. Spray generously with cooking spray and air fry the tofu at 400°F for 20 minutes, shaking and spraying with additional oil halfway through.
When the tofu has about 10 minutes left, pour the General Tso's sauce into a large skillet over medium heat. Bring the sauce to a low simmer.
Lastly, add the crispy air fryer tofu into the skillet with the General Tso's sauce and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
Lastly, add the crispy air fryer tofu into the skillet with the General Tso's sauce and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.