Ultimate Crispy Tofu
If you've struggled to find a tofu recipe that gets crispy in the oven, this is the recipe for you! This tofu is crispy, delicious, and can be easily customized for a wide range of recipes.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 613kcal
Equipment
- tofu press*
Ingredients
- 1 package extra firm tofu** usually around 14oz
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- salt, pepper, and other spices to taste
Instructions
- Press the tofu using the tofu press (or see note below) for approximately 1 hour. If using a tofu press, increase the pressure on the tofu every 15 minutes so the tofu releases as much water as possible.
- Once the tofu is pressed, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the tofu into ¼ inch cubes (or smaller). The smaller the cubes, the crispier the tofu.
- Add the tofu and other ingredients to a bowl and mix well with a large spoon until the tofu is evenly coated.
- Transfer the tofu to the baking sheet in a single layer and place in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping the tofu over after 20 minutes.
- Add the crispy tofu to your favorite dishes or pop them in your mouth all on their own!
Notes
*If you don't have a tofu press, you can place your tofu on a dish towel covered plate and place another plate on top of it. Place something heavy on top of the plate covering the tofu, like a cookbook or large bowl. Swap out the towel occasionally during the hour the tofu is being pressed.
**If your grocery store is out of extra firm tofu, you can use regular firm tofu, but it may not come out as crispy.