- Total sauté time after pressure cooking the sauce will take only two minutes or less, make sure not to cook/ boil the sauce more. After the sauce starts to boil, continue to boil for 30 seconds. it may look thin, but sauce will thicken after it cools down. Also this consistency is perfect when mixed with fried tofu and to drizzle over the top.
- Note - serve the tofu immediately for best taste and for the crispy tofu texture. Later the taste will still be good, but you'll loose the crispy texture.
- Air Fry Timing - time may vary from 10 to 15 minutes or more depending on the size and the moisture content in the tofu, and different air fryer models. Keep an eye from ten minutes, when you notice tofu turning light brown and crispy, remove from the fryer immediately, else it will become hard to bite.
- Spray oil before placing the tofu in the air fryer basket so it doesn't not stick, and in half way point when you flip the tofu , spray some oil again (optional this time , but oil helps to make it crispy)
- Make sure to cut the tofu into equal size, else it will result in uneven cooking in the air fryer, some tofu might be hard, and some may turn perfect and crispy.
- When adding the corn starch to the sauce, make sure to add the flour and whisk simultaneously to avoid any lumps.
- Adding cabbage in the sauce is totally optional, but the cabbage in the sweet chili sauce when eaten with crispy tofu gives a very good texture and taste to the dish. It also gives the sauce a perfect consistency. (note - we do not cook the sauce for long time, so adding cabbage helps to thicken the sauce, and this is how the Thai restaurant also serves crispy tofu).
- For garnish - You can also deep fry or air fry few fresh basil leaves to crispy and garnish on the top of the tofu before serving it.
- Use firm tofu or extra firm tofu to make this recipe.
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