YES. 🔥 Firecracker Tofu Bites has “addictive snack energy” written all over it — the kind of thing you make once and suddenly need every week. Here’s the bold, spicy-sweet recipe to match the name:
🔥 Firecracker Tofu Bites
Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and coated in a sticky firecracker glaze that pops with flavor.
Ingredients:
For the tofu:
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed & cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oil (for pan or air fryer)
For the firecracker sauce:
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (like sriracha or Frank’s)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Optional toppings:
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
- Crisp the Tofu:
Toss tofu cubes with soy sauce, then dust with cornstarch. Pan-fry in oil until golden and crispy on all sides (or use an air fryer at 400°F for 15 mins, shaking halfway). - Make the Sauce:
In a small pan, combine hot sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thick and glossy. - Coat in Glory:
Toss crispy tofu in the sauce until fully coated. - Serve:
Top with sesame seeds, scallions, and a squeeze of lime. Perfect as a snack, in a bowl, or tucked in lettuce wraps.
🔥 Caption Idea:
“Warning: These bites are explosive. 💥 Crispy tofu + sticky firecracker glaze = snack legend unlocked.”
📸: Close-up with glossy glaze, chopsticks mid-grab, and a dramatic sprinkle of sesame.
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