Pan-Seared Chipotle Lime Tofu with Roasted Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salsa (Vegan, Air Fryer Recipe)
Enjoy a zesty, protein-packed vegan dish featuring chipotle-lime marinated tofu, air-fried to perfection, served with roasted sweet corn and black bean salsa. This quick and vibrant meal is ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
- 16 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into 1/2-inch fillets
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 whole lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup frozen or fresh sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 4 pieces extra lime wedges, for serving
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Instructions
In a shallow bowl, whisk together chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, lime zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Gently coat tofu fillets in the marinade and let sit for 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 minutesPreheat air fryer to 400°F. Arrange marinated tofu fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and slightly crisp.
⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ 400°FWhile tofu cooks, toss corn kernels with garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Add corn to a separate section of the air fryer basket (or cook after tofu), and air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes until lightly charred.
⏱️ 5 minutes 🌡️ 400°FIn a medium bowl, combine roasted corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Squeeze in additional lime juice and season to taste.
⏱️ 1 minuteServe chipotle-lime tofu over a bed of roasted sweet corn & black bean salsa. Garnish with extra lime wedges.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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