![]() But by putting your tofu in the open, you’ll get a nice, crispy exterior with a tender, flavor-filled interior that you’ll want to start snacking on as soon as you take them out of the oven. The secret to the tofu’s crispiness? Baking. Easy to make and delicious, only a few steps (and about a 35-minute cook time) stand between you and crispy, savory tofu bites. If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge, although the tofu will become less crispy.Whether you’re vegetarian or just trying to eat less meat, this Crispy Baked Tofu recipe is the perfect plant-based replacement for protein. We don't recommend making the tofu in advance, as it's best served fresh. Use as a vegan chicken alternative in recipes like chicken noodle soup.Dip into our delicious Vegan Satay Sauce.Use in place of the fried tofu in our Sticky Lemon Tofu.Enjoy as part of a vegan buddha bowl and serve with a variety of veggies, grains and a sauce.Toss it into a curry - it’s great in our Vegan Red Thai Curry.These crispy baked tofu cubes are very versatile and can be used in lots of ways! Here are some of our serving ideas: Let the tofu cool down a few minutes before serving and it will become crisper. We’ve kept the seasonings on this crispy oven tofu simple so that it goes well with everything.īut feel free to experiment with adding more dry seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, paprika, chilli powder or curry powder to suit the dish you are serving the tofu with.įor gluten-free crispy tofu, use gluten-free tamari sauce in place of the soy sauce. Step 7 - Bake at 200℃ / 390℉ for 20 minutes until dark golden brown. For the detailed recipe and instructions, see the recipe card at the end of the post! Here's a helpful step by step guide with photos for how to make crispy baked tofu. Place it on a cutting board and then place a heavy object, such as a cast iron skillet, on top. Alternatively, you can wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to absorb excess water. The easiest and best way to press tofu is to put it in a tofu press like this one. If you only have firm tofu, then you will want to press it for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight in the fridge, to remove excess moisture and create a better texture. The more liquid you get out of the tofu, the more flavour it can take on later! This is more effective than pressing the tofu as a whole, and less effort than pressing the pieces after cubing. All we do is slice it and then press it dry with a clean dish towel. We use extra-firm tofu, also known as super firm, for this recipe, which doesn’t need to be pressed before using. Oil - we use sunflower oil, but you could also use another neutral flavoured oil such as canola / rapeseed oil or light olive oil.This helps to crisp up the outside of the tofu. These inactive yeast flakes bring a lot of savoury flavour and umami to the tofu. Nutritional yeast - also known as ‘nooch’.Soy sauce - this brand is our favourite for it’s delicious taste. ![]() You want the regular block type of tofu, not silken tofu. Extra firm tofu - we use organic tofu.You only need a few simple ingredients for this crispy baked tofu recipe: In this simple recipe, we’ll show you how to make golden brown tofu cubes with a crisp outside and firm, chewy inside and a more-ish savoury flavour. So baking the tofu in the oven to cripsy, yummy perfection is a great alternative! Pan frying tofu takes a bit extra hands-on time, and often needs to be done in several batches. To get crispy tofu we often coat it in corn starch and fry it in a pan, like for our mouthwatering Sticky Lemon Tofu or this fiery Sweet Chilli Tofu. We used to find tofu bland and boring, until we discovered the key to cooking tofu is picking the right seasonings and cooking method to get the taste and texture you want! If you've been to Vegan on Board before, you'll know that we do love tofu. They're easy to make and can be used in so many ways to create a yummy vegan main meal, salad or appetizer. This crispy tofu recipe transforms plain tofu into delightfully delicious pieces of tofu with a crisp and golden brown crust.
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