Baked Tofu
Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, delicious baked tofu requires little oil and little effort! Our recipe has six ingredients and uses hand-torn tofu versus tofu cubes to give the best crispy edges and a soft, pillowy texture. Season and marinate it how you like before trying one of our numerous ways to serve it. The possibilities are endless!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 81kcal
Equipment
- TofuBud (pressing tofu in 15 minutes)
- Simple tofu press
- Non-stick baking sheet
Ingredients
- 10 oz Firm tofu
- 2 Tbsp Soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp Corn starch
- ½ tsp Sweet smoked paprika powder
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Use a firm tofu and press it.
- Use your fingers and tear the tofu slowly and gently. You can tear them first in half or tear off larger pieces, then create bite-size tofu at the end.
Marinating and baking tofu
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Pour soy sauce on tofu pieces. Stir gently not to break the tofu. Let them rest for a couple of minutes. Drain any excess soy sauce.
- In a small bowl mix cornstarch, paprika powder, and black pepper. Spread it on the tofu. Gently stir it again.
- Spread the coated tofu pieces onto a baking sheet with parchment paper in a way they don't touch each other. Spray some oil on the tofu.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes turning them at the halfway point.
Video
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