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Easy Crispy Tofu Recipe

Name: Easy Crispy Tofu Recipe
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 block (15 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more as desired); 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of choice); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

4 servings

servings

1 hour 5 minutes

active time

1 hour 50 minutes

total time

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Ingredients

1 block (15 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed

2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)

1/2 to 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more as desired)

1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of choice)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

Drain and press your tofu for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Learn how to press tofu here. Once the tofu has been pressed, cut it into about 1-inch cubes and set it aside.

In a medium-sized sealable bag or container, add in the tamari, sriracha, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Give it a quick mix until uniform and then add in the tofu.

Seal the bag (or container) and give it a good shake to fully coat the tofu.

Open up the bag (or container) and evenly sprinkle over the cornstarch. Seal the bag (or container) once more and give it a good shake, so that the tofu is fully coated by the cornstarch.

Oven

Preheat the oven to 425°F, and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat. We have had the best results with a silicone mat for this recipe. Parchment paper can be used but it may stick. Evenly distribute the tofu onto the baking sheet in a single later and place it into the oven for 35-45 minutes, or until golden and crispy. The longer it bakes, the crispier it will get, but it will also have a more “charred” taste when you get closer to 45 minutes. We bake ours for 40. Remove the tofu from the oven and cool before serving to allow it to fully crisp up.

Air Fryer

Arrange the tofu in a single layer in the basket of your air fryer (you may need to do 2 batches depending on the size of your basket). Air fry at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. Remove the tofu from the oven and cool before serving to allow it to fully crisp up.

Nutrition

Serving Size

Calories

146

Total Fat

8.7 g

Saturated Fat

1.2 g

Unsaturated Fat

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

519.2 mg

Total Carbohydrate

6.3 g

Dietary Fiber

1.5 g

Total Sugars

0.6 g

Protein

11 g