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    Home » Vegan recipes » Sushi

    Vegan Sushi Burrito with Air Fryer Tofu

    Last Modified: Apr 24, 2019 by Becky Striepe

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    This recipe is sponsored by EZ Tofu Press. All opinions are 100% my own.

    A fully loaded Vegan Sushi Burrito stuffed with air fryer tofu, mango, avocado, and more!

    image collage of sushi burritos from different angles on a plate

    What is a Sushi Burrito?

    Y'all, I'm obsessed with sushi burritos. A sushi burrito is basically a sushi roll with a higher filling-to-rice ratio. Instead of rolling up several times, you roll it over once and seal it to create a giant roll.

    A burrito-sized sushi roll? YES!

    A sushi burrito is a bit different from a hand roll. With a hand roll, you roll up your sushi at an angle, to create a cone. You roll a sushi burrito straight on, so it forms a cylindrical shape.

    There are a couple of places near us that serve vegan sushi burritos, and Dave and I have been treating ourselves to take out from these places a couple of times a week lately. This recipe is me trying to get our take out habit under control a little bit.

    If you are also addicted to vegan sushi burritos, I hope this recipe will help you save some cash by making them at home.

    Making the Tofu

    The air fryer tofu inside of this sushi burrito gets its chewy texture and great flavor because it's pressed.

    Pressing Tofu

    I use my EZ Tofu Press to press my tofu. It does a great job of getting the water out, so you can get the tasty marinade in. Pressed tofu also has a much better texture than if you skip the pressing.

    I worked with the folks at EZ Tofu Press on a little promotional video a while back, and during the shoot we decided to measure how much water came out of the blocks we were pressing, just for kicks.

    You guys - we were getting around ½ cup of water each time. Sometimes a bit more, depending on how aggressively we pressed!

    You can watch the tofu press video here:

    Making Your Sushi Burrito

    You can fill your sushi burrito with whatever you like, but this one's stuffed with air fryer tofu, avocado, green onion, mango, pickled ginger, and panko breadcrumbs for crunch.

    Feel free to mix up the toppings as you see fit. These are some of the other fillings I've used in my sushi burritos lately:

    • Broccoli Slaw and avocado
    • Sauteed shiitake mushrooms, green onions, sesame seeds, and avocado
    • Kale salad, like in my Air Fryer Sushi Rolls

    The sky's the limit, really! Mix, match, and create your favorite sushi burrito!

    hand holding a vegan sushi burrito

    You can fit a lot into these rolls. Just make sure you don't overstuff, because then you won't be able to roll it up. You can always pull some things out, if you realize mid-roll that you overdid it.

    One note about mixing things up: I have not tested this recipe with brown rice or a mix. Brown rice is less glutinous than white rice is, by nature, so it's less sticky. If you make this with brown rice, there is a chance that your sushi burrito will have a hard time staying together. If you don't mind a little bit of messiness, go for it!

    What I have used instead of sushi rice in this recipe is white jasmine rice. It doesn't have quite the sticky power of sushi rice, but it works just fine. In fact, it's the rice I used for the sushi burritos in the photos and the video.

    Making the Air Fryer Tofu

    The air fryer tofu in these sushi burritos is marinated in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Pressing the tofu is critical in this recipe. You want to get the water out, so the tofu can drink in all of that flavorful marinade.

    Trust me, it's worth the extra step, and with a tofu press, it really doesn't take all that long.

    hand holding a vegan sushi burrito with tofu, avocado, mango, and pickled ginger

    Vegan Sushi Burrito with Air Fryer Tofu

    A fully loaded Vegan Sushi Burrito stuffed with air fryer tofu, mango, avocado, and more!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: sushi burrito, vegan sushi burrito
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 364kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • ¼ block extra firm tofu - pressed and sliced
    • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • sriracha sauce - to taste
    • 2 cups Pressure Cooker Sushi Rice - cooked and cooled (use 1 cup dry white rice, 1 cup water, follow everything else the same.)
    • 2 sheets nori

    Filling Ingredients

    • the tofu that you just made
    • ¼ a Haas avocado - sliced into thin pieces
    • 3 tablespoons sliced mango
    • 1 green onion - green parts only
    • 2 tablespoons pickled ginger - (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

    Instructions

    Make the Air Fryer Tofu

    • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sriracha sauce. Add the tofu, gently coating it in the marinade. Set aside for 10 minutes.
    • Transfer the tofu to your air fryer basket, and cook for 15 minutes at 370F, shaking after 8 minutes.

    Make Your Sushi Burrito

    • Lay out one piece of the nori and cover the whole sheet in a layer of sushi rice, leaving yourself about a ½" piece of uncovered nori along one edge. See the video at the top, if you need a visual for this step. Damp fingertips will make this easier by preventing sticking.
    • About ½" from the covered edge of the nori sheet, arrange half of each of the filling ingredients except for the panko on the rice, like in the video.  Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs over all of the filling.
    • Ever so gently, roll the sushi burrito over once, and use the uncovered part of the nori to seal it closed. Let the roll stand, sealed side down, for 5 minutes before serving.
    • Repeat the Sushi Burrito steps with the other nori sheet and remaining filling ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 364kcal
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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    Comments

    1. Nora

      May 01, 2019 at 10:56 pm

      I'm late to the party I just discovered sushi burritos at a festival food truck. I'm obsessed! Thanks for this recipe, I'm not vegan but I do like eating healthily.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        May 02, 2019 at 7:40 am

        Enjoy it, Nora!!

        Reply
    2. Valerie

      December 31, 2017 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. I don't want another gadget in my kitchen, so don't have an air-fryer, so I baked the tofu. Also, I made a dipping sauce of soy sauce, water, a little sugar, a few pieces of thinly sliced hot thai pepper. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        December 31, 2017 at 11:51 am

        So glad it worked out for you in the oven! That dipping sauce sounds awesome!

        Reply
    3. Kristina

      June 12, 2017 at 9:52 am

      I haven't made a sushi roll in a while. yours look SO good, and I love that it is another way I can use the air fryer, Mmm...

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 12, 2017 at 10:01 am

        Thank you, Kristina!

        Reply
    4. Vegan Heaven

      June 12, 2017 at 9:34 am

      Yeeees!! I NEED these! They look amazing, Becky!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 12, 2017 at 10:00 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Alisa Fleming

      June 10, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      So many fun kitchen gadgets! It's been a while since I've enjoyed a nori wrap - I need to get on this. It looks amazing with your seasoned tofu. I'm bad about pressing enough moisture out of tofu, so I really should get a press.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 10, 2017 at 6:36 pm

        Yesss! I love a kitchen gadget!

        Reply
    6. Sarah

      June 09, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      I'm always impressed with your creativity! These look SO good!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 09, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        Thank you, Sarah!

        Reply
    7. Piper

      June 09, 2017 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      This looks sooo good! Definitely going to have to try it!
      :)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 09, 2017 at 8:49 am

        Enjoy it!

        Reply
    8. Linda from Veganosity

      June 07, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Nothing makes me happier than seeing my two favorite kinds of food in one delicious recipe.

      Reply
    9. Cadry

      June 07, 2017 at 10:50 am

      I love all of those fillings!! I bet they'd be great in a tortilla too. I always have those on hand. I was surprised you didn't add a napkin to your burrito... but then I realized that's more of a hot dog thing. ;)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 07, 2017 at 1:10 pm

        Ooh I bet they would! And ha! Based on past performance, I think Jenna and Bandit would love a napkin in their burritos. lol

        Reply
    10. Supriya

      June 07, 2017 at 10:46 am

      Love your site, Becky! You're working with some of my favorite new gadgets (air fryer, iPot, etc). And love these inventive recipes.

      Question on the sushi burritos...this looks like it might make a great lunchbox addition, but will it taste okay a few hours after being made? (Might the nori crisp up or anything weird?)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 07, 2017 at 1:09 pm

        My husband has brought these for lunch before! He said that they were good the next day!

        Reply
    11. Jenn

      June 06, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Looks incredible! The different textures here are perfect! Love that crispy tofu!

      Reply
    12. Moya

      June 06, 2017 at 1:13 am

      This looks really good! I haven't ever used a tofu press, but I would love to win one and learn to make some cool dishes!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 06, 2017 at 7:36 am

        Good luck, Moya! :D

        Reply
    13. Ginny McMeans

      June 05, 2017 at 11:42 pm

      You sushi roll may be my favorte. Love avocado and mango in there too! Looks so good!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 06, 2017 at 7:36 am

        Thank you, Ginny!

        Reply
    14. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      June 05, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      I am so excited about this recipe! Thank you for the EZ Tofu Press from your last giveaway. I am blown away by how much water comes out of even extra firm tofu! It's such a clever invention.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 05, 2017 at 8:42 pm

        Oh yay! I love that you're enjoying it. We love ours, too!

        Reply
    15. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      June 05, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      I love sushi rolls all ways and any way! The best is how versatile they are and how good all those different ingredients taste with sushi rice!! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 05, 2017 at 5:29 pm

        Thank you, Sophia!

        Reply
    16. Dianne

      June 05, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      I've never had a sushi burrito, but I just might become obsessed, too!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 05, 2017 at 5:29 pm

        Do it!

        Reply
    17. Sarah

      June 05, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      Oh wow! I've never heard of a sushi burrito before, but I love it. It looks so good.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        June 05, 2017 at 5:29 pm

        It's my new obsession!

        Reply

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