Sweet Chili Tofu Balls

Air-Fried Tofu Balls in Sweet Chili Sauce

5 from 11 votes

These Sweet Chili Tofu Balls are so hearty with that bite from my homemade air fried tofu balls and that delicious sweet and spicy glaze. The tofu balls are air-fried before being cooked down with the sauce. Serve this with rice or noodles for a delicious meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, East Asian, Fusion, Korean

Servings people

Calories 352 kcal

Ingredients

Sweet Chili Sauce

1/4 cup water plus 1-2 tbsp more to adjust consistency
1 tbsp Gochujang or Korean chili paste
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar or regular white vinegar

Tofu Balls

1 tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic minced
15 pieces air fried tofu balls (see homemade recipe here or use meatballs of your choice)

For Serving

Chopped green onions or scallions for topping
Sesame seeds for topping
Steamed rice

Instructions

Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Feel free to adjust to your taste.
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the oil. Saute the garlic until aromatic and lightly brown. Add in the sauce and leave to simmer over medium until it boils and slowly thickens. Add the tofu balls. Mix the tofu balls in the sauce.
If desired, you can thin out the glaze if you want it a bit runnier by adding 1-2 tbsp more water.
Leave to cook for 1-2 minutes until the meatballs are completely coated in the sauce.
Turn off the heat. Top with more green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve and enjoy with rice or noodles.

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