Honey glaze tofu marinade
Transform your tofu into a golden, caramelized treat with this Honey Glaze Marinade. Balancing the floral sweetness of honey with the savory umami of soy sauce and a bright lemon "zing," this 10-minute marinade creates a restaurant-style glaze. Perfectly seasoned with cumin and paprika, it’s a high-protein vegetarian staple for air-frying, grilling, or pan-searing.
Ingredients
Why marinate tofu?
Natural Caramelization: The sugars in the honey react with the high heat of the air fryer or pan to create a sticky, "lacquered" crust that seals in moisture.\ Umami Balance: Soy sauce (or Tamari) provides the salt and depth needed to stop the honey from being overly sweet. Fragrant Warmth: While many honey glazes are just "sweet," the addition of cumin and coriander adds an earthy, professional finish that pairs perfectly with grains.
How to make Honey glaze tofu marinade
For the best results, wrap your extra-firm tofu in a clean towel and place a heavy weight on top for 15 minutes. Removing excess water allows the marinade to soak deep into the block rather than just sitting on the surface.
In a bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, chilli powder, water, a pinch of salt and a splash of oil.
Cut the tofu into 2cm cubes and toss them in the marinade. If you have time, let it sit for 30 minutes. The acidity in the lemon juice helps the spices penetrate the tofu.
Air Fry: 180°C for 6-10 minutes, shaking halfway. Pan Fry: Medium-high heat with a little oil until all sides are golden-brown and slightly charred.
Serve with a fresh sprig of coriander and an extra wedge of lemon to brighten the deep earthy spices.
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