CRISPY BAKED TOFU

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You'll never need another baked tofu recipe! My version is nice and crispy on the outside while remaining super soft on the inside. -Ralph Jones, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) firm or extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup corn starch
Sliced green onions, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.