Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Baked Tofu with this easy recipe. Perfect for adding to salads, bowls, or stir-fries, this vegan dish is packed with flavor and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the tofu: Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Pour over tofu cubes and toss to coat.
- Add cornstarch: Sprinkle cornstarch over tofu and toss until evenly coated.
- Bake: Arrange tofu cubes on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with dipping sauce or add to dishes.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use an air fryer.
- Swap soy sauce for tamari to keep it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 block
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
