My Crispy Tofu recipe is exactly the recipe you need if you’re wanting extra crispy and delicious tofu. All you need are a few simple ingredients, that you probably already have, to get the crispy tofu you’ve been searching for!
Why You’ll Love This Crispy Tofu Recipe
- Easy – Unlike many crispy tofu recipes, there’s no frying required. Just press the tofu, season, bake, and you’re done!
- Versatile – You can mix and match different seasonings and dips to make this recipe your own. Then, experiment with different serving suggestions!
- A great dish for everyone – Tofu is gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based, which makes it a great protein source to serve to a group with a variety of different dietary needs.
Recipe Ingredients
Tofu: you’ll need one 14-ounce block of extra firm tofu. If you can find a high protein extra firm block of tofu that’s even better. Make sure to use extra firm to ensure that the tofu gets nice and crispy!
Sesame Oil: this adds a subtle nutty flavor. You can usually find this in the Asian aisle of your local grocery store.
Coconut Aminos: coconut aminos are a common soy-free substitute for soy sauce. They taste very similar but are slightly sweeter and give the tofu some good flavor. You can typically find them in the Asian aisle of your local grocery store.
Cornstarch: we use this to coat the tofu and create that delicious crispy texture.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Cornstarch – while I prefer cornstarch in this recipe, you can substitute it for arrowroot starch if that’s what you have.
- Coconut Aminos – I highly recommend using coconut aminos in this recipe and not soy sauce or liquid aminos. Replacing the coconut aminos 1:1 with soy sauce will make the dish too salty.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Heavy Skilet or Pan
- High Powered Blender
How to Make Crispy Tofu in the Oven
Step One: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the paper to help crisp the tofu and prevent it from sticking.
Step Two: Slice the tofu in half lengthwise. Place the tofu pieces on a clean layer of paper towels. Place a second layer of paper towels on top. Then, place a heavy skillet or pan on top of the tofu, and press for 15 to 20 minutes to release extra moisture.
Step Three: Cut the pressed tofu into cubes, and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Step Four: Season the tofu with sesame oil and coconut aminos, tossing to combine and coat. Then, sprinkle the cornstarch on top, and toss again to coat the tofu cubes.
Step Five: Transfer the tofu to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cubes are golden brown and crispy.
Tips and Tricks
- Slice the tofu into equal-sized cubes so they cook evenly.
- Give the tofu a toss every 7 to 10 minutes while it bakes to ensure it cooks evenly and becomes crispy on all sides.
- Make extra crispy tofu. I find that 20 to 25 minutes is the sweet spot for crispy tofu that doesn’t dry out. However, if you want your recipe to be extra crispy, feel free to bake it for up to 30 minutes. Just be careful not to let it burn!
How to Store
- Store leftover tofu in an airtight container for up to 4 to 5 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute at a time until your desired temperature is reached.
Ways to Serve
I love to serve this recipe over a bed of fluffy white rice with a side of veggies like broccoli or baby bok choy! You can also use cauliflower rice, brown rice, or rice noodles. Or, add your crispy tofu to salads like Thai Crunch Salad for a boost of protein. You could also serve it with my Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce for dipping!
More Delicious Plant-Based Recipes
- Crispy Orange Tofu
- Vegetarian Burrito Bowls
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
- Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
- Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
- Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
I hope you give this Crispy Tofu Recipe with Creamy Peanut Sauce a try! It’s perfectly crispy, easy to make, and delicious! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.
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Crispy Baked Tofu
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
My Crispy Tofu recipe is exactly the recipe you need if you’re wanting extra crispy and delicious tofu. All you need are a few simple ingredients, that you probably already have, to get the crispy tofu you’ve been searching for!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 14oz block of extra firm tofu
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- sliced scallion, for serving
- sesame seeds, for serving
- creamy peanut dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Drizzle the olive oil evenly all over the parchment paper.
- Slice the tofu in half, length wise, and then place on a layer of paper towels. Place another layer of paper towels on top. Place a heavy skillet or pan on top of the tofu and press for 15-20 minutes to release extra moisture.
- Once the tofu has been pressed, cut it into cubes and then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Season the tofu with sesame oil and coconut aminos and toss. Then, sprinkle on the cornstarch and toss until well coated.
- Transfer the tofu cubes to the parchment lined sheet pan in an even layer. Bake the tofu for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Give the tofu a toss every 7-10 minutes to ensure that it gets golden and crispy on all sides.
- Serve the tofu, garnished with scallion and green onion, and with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Eat Love Eat
