Crispy Jerk Tofu Bowl

• 220 g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Extra-firm tofu prepared with nigari
• 120 g cooked brown rice — Cooked long-grain brown rice
• 90 g black beans, drained and rinsed — Low-sodium canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 80 g fresh pineapple, diced — Fresh pineapple
• 70 g cabbage, shredded — Raw green cabbage
• 8 g cilantro, chopped — Fresh cilantro
• 20 g fresh lime juice — Fresh lime juice
• 7 g avocado oil — Avocado oil
• 6 g cayenne hot sauce — Cayenne pepper hot sauce
• 1 g ground allspice — Ground allspice
• 0.8 g dried thyme — Dried thyme leaves
• 1.5 g garlic powder — Garlic powder
• 0.3 g ground cinnamon — Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 g ground black pepper — Ground black pepper
• 0.6 g fine salt — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Season the tofuHeat air fryer to 400°F. Allow it to preheat fully before adding the food.400°FLook for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.Safety: Keep the air fryer on a heat-safe surface and do not overfill the basket.
2. 2Pat tofu dryPat tofu dry and toss with oil, hot sauce, allspice, thyme, garlic, cinnamon, pepper, and salt until every cube is coated.2 minLook for: Tofu surfaces carry an even fragrant jerk coating rather than wet drips.
3. 3Air-fry until crispArrange tofu in one layer, leaving space between the pieces so heat can circulate evenly.Look for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.Safety: Open the hot basket away from your face and use tongs.
4. 4Air-fry for 15 minutesAir-fry for 15 minutes, shaking at 8 minutes.15 minLook for: At least three sides are deeply browned and edges feel crisp when tapped.
5. 5Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
6. 6Build the bowlWhile tofu cooks, reheat rice and beans to 165°F. Toss cabbage, pineapple, cilantro, and lime, then arrange everything in one bowl and add tofu last.165°FLook for: Hot rice and beans contrast with crisp slaw and the tofu stays above the dressing.Safety: Reheat rice and beans to 165°F and wash pineapple and herbs.