Easy & Delicious Foil-Baked Tofu with Seafood | Air Fryer Recipe

Foil-baked tofu is an ideal dish for those who want a delicious, nutritious meal that saves cooking time. Let “Sổ Tay Món Ăn” (Recipe Handbook) guide you on how to make this flavorful and rich foil-baked seafood tofu at home.

Prepare Ingredients

To make foil-baked seafood tofu, you’ll need the following ingredients for 2-3 servings. You can adjust the ingredients according to your family’s preferences and needs:

• Silken tofu/Egg tofu: 4-5 pieces
• Squid: 200g
• Fresh shrimp: 200g
• Mushrooms (enoki/king oyster/oyster mushrooms): 100g
• Carrots: 1 large
• Baby corn: 100g
• Bok choy: 150-200g
• Broccoli: 100g
• Shallots: 2 bulbs
• Garlic: 1 bulb
• Ginger: 1 bulb
• Cornstarch: 150g
• Seasonings: Oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cooking oil, salt, ketchup

Assortment of fresh ingredients for foil-baked tofu

Ingredient Preparation

Preparing Tofu

• If you buy fresh silken tofu not in a sealed container, gently rinse it under running water.
• Drain well and cut into slices about 2cm thick.
• Place the tofu in a bowl of cornstarch, rolling all sides to create a thin coating.
• Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.
• Arrange the tofu slices in the air fryer basket and lightly fry at 200°C (390°F) for about 10-15 minutes.

Lightly fried tofu pieces

Preparing Other Ingredients

• Shrimp: Peel, remove heads, devein, then rinse the shrimp meat thoroughly and drain.
• Squid: Clean the ink sac, remove the skin, rinse thoroughly, then score parallel lines on the squid body.
• Enoki, King Oyster, Oyster Mushrooms: Trim, rinse thoroughly under running water, and drain. Cut enoki and oyster mushrooms into smaller pieces or halve them as desired.
• Carrots: Trim ends, peel, and cut into small round slices about 1cm thick, halving larger pieces.
• Baby corn: Rinse thoroughly under running water and drain.
• Bok choy: Remove any damaged leaves and roots. Rinse thoroughly under running water and drain.
• Ginger: Peel, rinse thoroughly, and drain.

Prepared seafood and vegetables

Blanching Seafood and Vegetables

• Place a pot of water on the stove, add ½ teaspoon of salt and ginger, and bring to a boil.
• Add mushrooms and blanched for about 2 minutes, then remove and drain.
• Briefly blanch bok choy and baby corn in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then remove and immerse in cold water.
• Lightly blanch shrimp and squid in simmering water until just cooked through.

Blanching vegetables and seafood

Prepare the Sauce

• Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Stir in 6 tablespoons of ketchup and 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce, continuously stirring over low heat. Continue by adding 50ml of water, ½ teaspoon of salt, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of sesame oil.
• Stir well until the mixture is dissolved, then turn off the heat.
• Note: Only simmer over low heat to allow the mixture to boil gently and evenly without drying out or burning.

Preparing the sauce for baked tofu

Air Frying Foil-Baked Tofu

• Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes to ensure the cooking chamber is hot and free of moisture, which could affect the dish.
• Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the air fryer tray. Arrange the tofu and blanched vegetables, then pour the sauce over them. It’s recommended to place softer ingredients like tofu and seafood first, followed by vegetables, to ensure all ingredients cook thoroughly.
• Seal the foil packet, place it in the air fryer, and bake at 170°C (340°F) for 20 minutes.
• After about 15 minutes, you can open the air fryer to check and gently stir the ingredients inside.
• Once finished, the air fryer will signal. Check that all ingredients are soft and cooked to your liking.

During the cooking process in an air fryer, you often need to open the tray to check the food, which can prolong cooking due to heat loss. Consider an air fryer with a transparent glass door and LED light, like SUNHOUSE, for easy monitoring and peace of mind.

Enjoying Foil-Baked Seafood Tofu

The finished foil-baked seafood tofu is an appealing dish with a harmonious blend of vegetables, seafood, and tofu, complemented by the fragrant spices. When enjoyed, it offers a sweet freshness from the vegetables and seafood, a creamy richness from the tofu, and a savory depth from the sauce.

It’s best enjoyed hot with white rice as part of your daily meal for an even more delicious and enticing experience.

Close-up of delicious foil-baked tofu with seafood and vegetables

Tips for Making Foil-Baked Tofu

Here are a few tips to help you prepare even more delicious and perfect foil-baked tofu:

• After rinsing, ensure the tofu is thoroughly drained or use food-grade paper towels to absorb all surface water before preparing it with the sauce.
• Bake the tofu for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the tofu pieces and the quantity of ingredients in the air fryer.
• Adjust the baking time according to your preference for tofu crispiness. Avoid over-frying the tofu, as it can become dry and lose its flavor.
• Do not set the temperature too high to prevent the tofu surface from burning, which can affect both appearance and taste.
• Ingredients like seafood and vegetables should only be blanched lightly beforehand to firm them up. Avoid boiling them for too long, as this can make seafood chewy and vegetables mushy when baked with tofu.
• You can substitute regular tofu with egg tofu or silken tofu to add a richer, creamier flavor to the dish.

Foil-baked egg tofu

Above is a detailed guide on how to make delicious and flavorful foil-baked tofu. We hope you and your family can enjoy a variety of nutritious meals at home with a convenient air fryer.

If you want to try other baked dishes, check out how to make spicy salt-baked tofu for more diverse options for your family meals.

To enrich your meal, you can combine it with how to make vegetarian BBQ roasted vegetables or how to make honey-roasted sweet potatoes to create a perfect baked feast.

Please leave any questions in the comments section if you have further inquiries about preparing foil-baked tofu using an air fryer.