Best Crispy Baked Tofu Recipes

CRISPY BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Blot tofu dry. Cut into 3/4-in. cubes. Place on a clean kitchen towel; cover with another towel. Place a cutting board on top; gently place a large cast iron skillet on top. Let stand 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place cornstarch in a separate shallow dish. Add tofu to soy mixture; turn to coat. Add tofu, a few pieces at a time, to the cornstarch; toss to coat. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake until cubes are golden brown and crispy, 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

CRISPY BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Leave the tofu in its packaging and freeze for at least 24 hours and up to 1 week. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow to defrost for one day. Once it has defrosted, remove it from the package and drain, then wrap in it paper towels, hold it over the sink and press with your hands to remove much of the liquid.
• Preheat oven to 350 deg.
• Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes.
• Press or finely mince the garlic, mix together with all other ingredients in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Add the tofu cubes and gently toss to combine with the marinade.
• Bake for 45 minutes, turning the tofu three or four times, until the tofu is browned and most of the marinade is absorbed or evaporated.
• Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate for up to a week in an airtight container.

CRISPY SWEET AND SOUR BAKED TOFU

Steps:

• Remove tofu from package. Place between paper towels or tea towels and put a moderately heavy book on top for 30 minutes to press out the water.
• Slice into 9 slices, cutting each in half (18 pieces).
• Beat egg with water and set aside.
• Combine wheat germ, flour and breadcrumbs and set aside.
• Dip each piece of tofu into egg mixture and then gently press into crumb mixture, covering well. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 350' for 30 minutes, turning once.
• While tofu is cooking, mix sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch/water into a small saucepan and whisk over medium heat until sugar and salt are dissolved.
• Add cornstarch mixture and whisk until the sauce thickens. When thick, turn off heat and set aside.
• When tofu is cooked, pour sauce on top and gently toss or use spoon to coat. Sauce should be thick and sticky....
• Top with sesame seeds and serve.

CRISPY BAKED TOFU WITH PINEAPPLE, AVOCADO & CORN SALAD #A1

Steps:

• Cut the tofu into bite-size cubes and place in a medium bowl.
• Toss with 1/4 cup A1 Sauce.
• Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or more.
• Toss with the 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer tofu cubes to a large nonstick baking sheet and bake for 25-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp. Let cool on baking sheet.
• Make the salad while the tofu is baking. Stir together the A1 Sauce, pineapple juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Using a large bowl toss the dressing with the remaining ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the A1 baked tofu.

CRISPY BAKED TOFU FINGERS/NUGGETS (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Wisk together tamari (or soy sauce), teriyaki, and mirin (or vinegar/sugar) Set aside.
• Cut tofu into 1/2 inch slices and then each slice into half lengthwise to get "fingers." If making "nuggets", cut tofu into 1 inch cubes. Place cubes or fingers into tamari marinade and place in fridge for at least an hour. (the longer you leave it, the more intense the flavour -- sometimes I make this ahead the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight)
• After marinating, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Remove tofu from marinade and shake off excess marinade. Place Shake 'n Bake mix in shallow dish or plate and coat each piece of tofu with the crumbs making sure to coat all sides. (press the tofu down into the mix to make sure it sticks well)
• Place breaded tofu on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray and bake in oven for 10 minutes, flip tofu, then bake another 10 or until golden and crispy.
• Serve with BBQ sauce, ranch, marinara, teriyaki or any other sauce you desire! :).