Air Fryer Vegan Tofu and Asparagus Scramble

Prepare the Sweet Soy Drizzle: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook until the sauce has reduced by half, creating a thicker, syrupy consistency (5-10 minutes). Set aside to cool and thicken further.

Prep the Almonds: Place raw almonds in a small bowl and cover with water. Soak for at least 10 minutes (or longer, if you have time) to soften them slightly. Drain well and chop into thirds or smaller pieces.

Press the Tofu: Remove the tofu from its packaging and press it firmly between several layers of paper towels. Apply pressure with your hands to squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This will help the tofu crisp up beautifully in the air fryer. Set aside on a cutting board.

Air Fry the Asparagus: Arrange the asparagus spears in a single layer on the crisping tray of your air fryer basket. Lightly spritz with olive oil cooking spray to encourage browning.

Cook Asparagus: Air fry at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously halfway through to ensure even cooking (5 minutes). Transfer the cooked asparagus to a large bowl.

Season the Tofu: In the same large bowl, whisk together olive oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes and add them to the bowl. Gently toss to coat the tofu cubes on all sides, being careful to keep them as intact as possible. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast over the tofu and toss again to coat.

Air Fry the Tofu: Place the seasoned tofu cubes onto the crisping tray in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously after 5 minutes to promote even browning and crisping.

Combine and Serve: Add the air-fried tofu cubes to the bowl with the cooked asparagus. Gently mix, pressing some of the tofu cubes apart to create a semi-scrambled texture. Drizzle the sweet soy sauce over the mixture and top generously with chopped almonds. Serve immediately and enjoy!