5 Minute Air Fryer Bean Curd Sheets with Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry 氣炸鍋腐皮蒜蓉炒白菜 comes together faster than you can the TV commercial break! Bean Curd sheets are a favourite in our household because it is a high protein and fibre rich meal! This extraordinarily healthy tofu skin plant-based protein recipe is wholesome with baby Bak Choy and comes together in just 5 minutes. Talk about Weeknight meals elevated!
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What is Bean Curd?
Soya Bean Curd is a type of tofu variety. It is made from ground or pressed soybeans and folded into multiple layers. These bean curd skins typically are used to make Chinese Vegetarian Duck 素鸭, sometimes filled with savoury stir fry fillings of shiitake mushrooms, carrots or bamboo shoots.
Where To Buy Tofu Skin?
You can buy tofu skin either frozen or dehydrated at most Asian Supermarkets. I prefer the frozen packets for the thicker Chinese Vegetarian Duck version for ease of use. Thaw and cook—no need to resuscitate the soybean skins.
Air Frying Bean Curd Sheets Cooking Tips
Air Frying Bean Curd Skin is fast and convenient. It comes out 100% perfect every time, and you do not need to shallow fry the tofu in this soybean skin recipe.
The cellophane-like skin is crispy outside while tender, chewy and soft inside.
If you do not have time to thaw the bean curd skin, simply air fry it at a low 375F for 6 minutes first before proceeding with the standard cooking time of 400F for 5 to 6 minutes. This fried tofu skin recipe is that simple!
How to Cook Bok Choy in Stir Fry - Cooking Tips
This easy Bok Choy recipe guarantees 100% turnout of these baby greens.
Simmer the garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the baby Bok Choy to the wok.
On the side, have your sugar, vegetable bouillon (vegan) or chicken essence powder dissolved in a bit of water.
A splash of Shaoxing Wine helps to elevate the flavours.
Do not overcook the vegetables. A good 2 to 3-minute toss is perfect.
Bok Choy Benefits and Nutritious
Move aside kale, the newly promoted fad-dom is Bok Choy! Bok Choy is a cold-weather crop and the freshest in winter.
This dark, leafy green falls under the Brassica cabbage family (kale, turnips, mustard, and broccoli). Bok Choy greens taste earthy, while the white stalks are mild and crisp.
Bok Choy calories: One cup of veggie has just nine calories! This veggie powerhouse has over 70 antioxidants, reduces the risk of cancer and is rich in vitamin C and A.
BEST AIR FRYER TIPS
If you've never cooked with an air fryer before, this small kitchen appliance can be a little intimidating. However, I swear by its convenience and versatility and its use of rapidly circulating hot air to cook crispy food without using too much oil!
Here are a few tips for anyone who has (or is planning on getting) an air fryer!
1. What is the best temperate to air fry bean curd sheets?
It is best to air fry bean curd sheets at 390F to mimic the high heat temperature of an oven. Don't worry! Your tofu sheets will still be tender with just the right about of char.
2. How long should I air fry bean curd for?
Depending on the size and how much bean curd sheets you put into the air fryer, 5 minutes should cook it thoroughly with a slight char. This also depends on the model of your air fryer, so you may want to reduce or increase the air frying time by one to two minutes.
3. Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
Based on experience, you should always preheat the air fryer before filling it with food. By doing this, the air fryer's temperature is more consistent, and your food will cook more evenly. Simply preheat your air fryer for two to three minutes before cooking.
4. How to choose the right air fryer?
Choosing the right air fryer for your kitchen depends on your lifestyle, available counter space, and if you intend to cook small or big batch meals. For us, we like the supersized XXL units that are big enough to cook a small chicken or 2 lbs chicken wings inside like THIS air fryer!
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Print5 Minute Air Fryer Bean Curd Sheets with Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry 氣炸鍋腐皮蒜蓉炒白菜
5 Minute Air Fryer Bean Curd Sheets with Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry 氣炸鍋腐皮蒜蓉炒白菜 comes together faster than you can your commercial break! Bean Curd sheets are a favourite in our household. This extraordinarily healthy tofu skin plant-based protein recipe is wholesome with baby Bak Choy and comes together in just 5 minutes. Talk about Weeknight meals elevated!
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 pack or bean curd sheets
- 500g baby bok choy, washed
- 5-6 cloves of garlic, rough chop if desired
- 2 inch knob of ginger, sliced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vegetable bouillon (v) or chicken powder
- 2 tbsp water to dissolve the brown sugar and bouillon
- Vegetable oil to cook
Instructions
Air Fryer Bean Curd Directions:
- Spray some oil to the af basket
- Add bean curd into the basket
- Bake at 390C for 5 minutes or until crispy but not burnt.
- Remove from basket, slice and add to stir fry veggies
Stir Fry Bok Choy Directions:
- Add oil to a wok over medium-high heat
- Add garlic and ginger to wok, and let simmer for a minute
- Add veggies to wok along with the dissolved brown sugar and bouillon, mix well
- Stir fry until veggies are cooked but not wilted
- Remove from wok
Serve with crispy bean curd and white jasmine rice.
Notes
- If Air Frying bean curd sheets from frozen, defrost at 375F for 6 minutes before cooking at the above specified times.
- This recipe was made in a Ninja Foodi Air Fryer.
- For even cooking, don’t overcrowd the air fryer. Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer.
- Preheat the air fryer for a more even cooking heat distribution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 4.4 g
- Sodium: 16.6 mg
- Fat: 9.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.2 g
- Protein: 11.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Anna says
Great recipe and I like that you can use air fryer to prepare it. Bok choi is delicious and crispy.
Jean says
the perfect combo meal and enjoy, this bean curd sheets and bok choy is so delicious great for vegans and vegetarians
Nancy says
It's a great veggie side dish!!
Sabrina says
This was so easy and really good. Thanks for all the tips , I’ll be making it again. Cheers
Sean says
I've always been a little 'middle of the road' when it comes to bean curd sheets, but with the simplicity and crispy-fried-deliciousness of an air fryer (which I'm trying to use more anyway)? Perfection!
Michelle says
I loved this air fried bean curd and stir fried bok choy! Everything came out delicious.
Bianca says
I have never heard of bean curd before but now I am obsessed! This was so quick and easy to make and oh so good!
Jacqui says
This recipe made me try bean curd at home - and my whole family loves it! We buy it regularly now. It’s so good - thank you for sharing.
Nancy says
OH yes!!! I'm so happy to hear this!! everyone wins!
Shilpa says
I’ve not tried bean curd and this recipe sounds perfect. I love how it can be made in an air fryer!
Nancy says
can't wait to hear what you think when you make it!
Choclette says
This sounds so good. Going to see if I can get hold of some bean curd sheets now.
Nancy says
any asian supermarket will carry it!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
New air fryer owner - experimenting with all sorts of recipes. This sounds like a good one!
Marie says
Such an easy recipe. Works every time! Thank you for sharing
Nancy says
That's awesome to hear!
Makhaya says
So excited to try these in my air fryer! Looks so delicious!
Nancy says
So easy to make!
Addie says
So incredibly flavorful yum!
Nancy says
yay!! so glad you love it!
Linda S says
I seriously need to get an air fryer :). Then I could start making all these great tasting recipes like this one!
Nancy says
YES!!! do it!! such a game changer!
Dawn Conklin says
These bean curd sheets are so delicious and easy to make! It is so quick in the air fryer. I love cooking with Bok choy and this stir fry was perfect to go with the bean curd. The whole family loves it, will definitely be making it again.
Nancy says
Dawn you know what's up!! making wholesome meals is perfect!! So glad to hear your fam loves it!
Geetanjali Tung says
It was delicious! My family loved it! Thank you!
Nancy says
Awesome!! thanks Geetanjali
Michael DiMaggio says
Love this! I had never tried bean curd before but it was great!
Nancy says
It's such a great plant based protein!
Akshita says
That looks yum! Thanks for sharing!
Nancy says
you're very welcome!
Jeannie says
I always hear about bean curd sheets, I got to try this one! Love bokchoy
Nancy says
you gotta!! it's such an underrated protein optioN!
Giangi Townsend says
Looks amazing, great recipe, thank you
Nancy says
thanks Giangi!
Tyanne says
This recipe is so good, I will definitely be making again!
Nancy says
so happy you love it!
Andrea says
love that this is in the air fryer! so delicious!
Nancy says
the air fryer makes everything so much easier!
Jan says
Thank you for such a delicious recipe. This hit the spot, we loved it.
Nancy says
so happy that you enjoy it Jan!
Vanessa says
What a delicious and healthy way to use the air fryer! I love finding healthy recipes to make in it!
Nancy says
High protein and fibre rich meal!
Tavo says
I really enjoyed making this recipe! And loved having it with bok choy, one of my favorite veggies! Bookmarked!
Nancy says
high protein and fibre rich plant based meals!!
Natalie says
This looks super delicious. I just saved the recipe to give it a try.
Anaiah says
This bean curd and bok choy was perfect for dinner. I love how easy it was to make in the air fryer!
Kayla DiMaggio says
Yum! These air fryer bean curd sheets are so delicious! I loved being able to make them in my air fryer!
Joshua says
Easiest way to make bean curd and it tastes amazing! It's a staple in my household too.
Andrea says
Love that this is in the air fryer and that it's so quick to make too! So so good!