Crispy Baked Tofu ~
Cubed tofu tossed with simple seasonings and baked to golden perfection.
Serve this quick and easy tofu on its own or with your favorite dipping sauce.
In addition to Baked Pesto Tofu, this crispy tofu is among one of my child’s most requested meals and has become one of our go-to dinners for days when dad is working late.
Add some mashed potatoes and peas or broccoli to the plate and we’ve got a well-rounded meal both of us love.
This recipe is uncomplicated, flavorful, and easy to adapt using your favorite herbs and spices.
Serves 4 as a side dish or appetizer, and 2 as a main course.
Ingredients for Crispy Baked Tofu
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) block extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1″ cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
How to Make Crispy Baked Tofu
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
STEP TWO: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
STEP THREE: Into a large mixing bowl, add the tofu and drizzle with olive oil. Using your hands, gently turn the tofu over in the bowl to coat with olive oil.
STEP FOUR: Sprinkle the tofu with the seasoned cornstarch mixture. Again, gently toss to coat all the pieces of tofu.
STEP FIVE: Onto a parchment-lined roasting pan, arrange the coated tofu in an even layer. Allow some space between each piece so that they are not touching.
STEP SIX: Bake for 20 minutes.
STEP SEVEN: Using a spatula or tongs, turn the tofu over halfway.
STEP EIGHT: Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the tofu reaches your desired level of crispiness then serve hot.
More Tofu Recipes You’ll Love!
- Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu
- Twice-Baked BBQ Tofu
- Vegan Tofu Benedict Florentine
- General Tso’s Tofu
- Herbed Couscous and Tofu Salad
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Crispy Baked Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 14-ounce block extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1″ cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Into a large mixing bowl, add the tofu and drizzle with olive oil. Using your hands, gently turn the tofu over in the bowl to coat with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the tofu with the seasoned cornstarch mixture. Again, gently toss to coat all the pieces of tofu.
- Onto a parchment-lined roasting pan, arrange the coated tofu in an even layer. Allow some space between each piece so that they are not touching.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Using a spatula or tongs, turn the tofu over halfway.
- Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the tofu reaches your desired level of crispiness then serve hot.
Lucy
This is such a simple yet nutritious and flavourful meal. I love how you can how many different variations you can have and how many different flavours you can try with it.
Chrissaysnature
This crispy tofu is a must for everyone who is starting to cook with tofu! It is super easy to make and very delicious!
Kayla DiMaggio
Love this crispy baked tofu! It was so delicious!
Andrea White
Looks so delicious! I love a good tofu recipe!
Anaiah
I love this crispy baked tofu! I normally deep fry mine and don’t feel the best afterwards. This was much easier on the stomach and still so tasty. Less grease to clean up too!
Julia
I love crispy tofu… I love it even more when you can add it to a delicious sauce and it still stays crispy and delicious.
Joshua
This crispy baked tofu was so easy to make. It’s good by itself and I also like tossing it into my stir fry. It tastes great!