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Garlic Butter Tofu & Fried Egg

Crispy air-fried tofu tossed in garlic-butter sauce, served with a fried egg and fresh parsley. Done in 15 minutes — pure weeknight comfort.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
18g
Garlic Butter Tofu & Fried Egg
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Press tofu between paper towels for 2 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

  2. Step 2

    Toss tofu with a pinch of salt and pepper, then air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Heat butter in a skillet over medium, add garlic, and sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Toss the cooked tofu with the garlic butter and parsley, then slide onto a plate.

  5. Step 5

    Crack eggs into the same skillet and cook until whites set but yolks still jiggle, ~3 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Serve the fried eggs alongside the garlic butter tofu.

Tools you’ll need

  • air fryer
  • paper towels
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • 12-inch skillet
  • spatula

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