Four browned tofu skewers with a separate pale peanut sauce
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Air fryer tofu satay skewers

Air fryer tofu satay skewers with a separate peanut sauce. Press and marinate firm plain tofu, then roast; keep the sauce for serving.

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Total time 57 min
Calories 337 kcal
Servings 2 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Peanut sauce stays outside the basket

Four skewers make two tofu servings without rice. Pressing and marinating are included. This is a simple satay-inspired version; short metal skewers must suit the air fryer.

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Recipe

Air fryer tofu satay skewers

Air fryer tofu satay skewers with a separate peanut sauce. Press and marinate firm plain tofu, then roast; keep the sauce for serving.

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare

    Press tofu gently between clean towels in the refrigerator about 20 minutes. Cut cubes about 2.5 cm. Mix oil, soy, garlic and cumin and marinate tofu chilled about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix and season

    Divide tofu over four suitable short metal skewers. Mix peanut butter, lemon, water and sugar smoothly in a clean bowl. Do not spread this thick sauce on the skewers.

  3. 3

    Cook

    If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Roast spaced apart about 14 minutes at 180 °C, turning after 7 minutes. Tofu should be hot throughout. Follow pack heating instructions if different.

  4. 4

    Check and serve

    Handle hot metal skewers only with gloves. Serve two each with peanut sauce and slide tofu off before eating.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air fryer tofu satay skewers

What matters

Silken tofu is too soft to skewer reliably.

Serving guidance

All peanut sauce is counted; rice or vegetables are extra.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

With gluten-free tamari check other ingredients for gluten too.

Stir chilli into sauce, not loose into the basket.

Nutrition per serving

337kcal
6.6 gCarbohydrates
25.7 gProtein
22.1 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air fryer tofu satay skewers

No, it breaks while pressing and skewering. Use firm plain tofu.

Thick peanut paste and sugar brown quickly and may burn before tofu heats through.

This method uses suitable metal skewers. Use other materials only if the appliance manufacturer permits them.

Yes, the full amount is divided between servings. Rice and other sides are excluded.

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