Easy Baked Tofu
This easy baked tofu comes out crispy and seasoned to perfection! There’s no draining or pressing required, making it quick and simple to whip up. Add it to bowl meals, stir fries, and more.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4
Ingredients 8
- 1 15-ounce block extra firm tofu*
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari)**
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha (or other hot sauce, optional)
- 1/4 heaping teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
Method 5
- 01
Preheat an oven to 425°F.
- 02
Cut the tofu into 3/4-inch cubes (slice the tofu in half lengthwise into two large rectangles first, then into cubes). Place the cubes on a clean dish towel, then gently pat them with a second towel to remove excess moisture.
- 03
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, liquid smoke, Sriracha and salt. Add the tofu cubes and gently toss with a spatula until coated.
- 04
Add the cornstarch and gently toss again until coated. Place the cubes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 05
Bake 30 to 35 minutes without stirring, until the tofu is golden brown and crispy on the outside. Allow to cool 3 to 5 minutes before eating. (Make it ahead or store leftovers for up to 3 days refrigerated. The texture becomes softer in the fridge and it becomes less salty over time. To crisp it up before serving, place it on a baking sheet, sprinkle with a few pinches of salt, and bake a 350°F oven for 5 minutes until warmed through and crispy on the outside.)
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