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Crispy baked tofu cubes arranged on a plate next to a ramekin of BBQ sauce.

Crispy Baked Tofu

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If you want crispy, golden tofu that's full of flavor and easy to make, this is your recipe!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large bowl
  • food-safe sealable bag gallon-sized
  • baking sheet
  • neutral-flavored cooking spray or parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces extra-firm tofu (pressed, cubed)
  • 2 tablespoons lite tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (plus more as needed, see Notes)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
  • Add 16 ounces extra-firm tofu cubes, 2 tablespoons lite tamari, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to large bowl. Mix until well combined. Let rest in bowl at least 5 minutes.
  • Spray baking sheet with plenty of cooking spray, or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Drain tofu. Transfer ⅓ of tofu cubes to zippered freezer bag and add 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Toss to until tofu cubes are evenly coated in cornstarch. Add 1 additional tablespoon cornstarch if needed.
  • Once tofu cubes are evenly coated with cornstarch, remove tofu cubes from bag. Shake any excess cornstarch back into bag, then arrange tofu cubes on prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat with remaining tofu and cornstarch, adding cornstarch in 1-tablespoon increments as needed.
    Coated tofu cubes in a zippered plastic bag next to a baking sheet lined with tofu cubes
  • When all tofu cubes have been tossed in cornstarch and placed on baking sheet, place baking sheet in preheated oven.
  • Bake tofu cubes 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, carefully remove baking sheet from oven.
  • Flip each tofu cube over, then return baking sheet to oven. Bake tofu cubes 15 minutes more, or until just golden brown.
  • Carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Transfer baked tofu to serving plates and serve hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1 servingCalories: 121calProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 575mgPotassium: 205mgTotal Carbs: 13gFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 13gCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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