Ingredients for baked tofu
This baked tofu recipe is our favorite because it is so simple! Our standard crispy tofu method is pan fried, but the advantage to baking is that it’s totally hands off. Let the oven do the work for you! Here are the ingredients you’ll need: Even better, there’s no need to wait 30 minutes while you press the tofu like in other recipes! That’s right: we’ve completely eliminated our pet peeve in tofu recipes and it still tastes fantastic. Come, experience the magic of actually easy, actually crispy baked tofu.
Extra firm tofu: Make sure to have the right type of tofu. Check the package for the words “extra firm” and do not proceed without it! Olive oil: This healthy oil is perfect for cooking tofu. Soy sauce, garlic powder, liquid smoke, and Sriracha: This seasoning blend gives the best savory pop to the flavors to make it taste meaty and satisfying. See below for our tips on a more straightforward flavor. Cornstarch: Cornstarch helps to make the tofu crisp up at the edges, making the texture delightfully chewy. Use arrowroot starch as a cornstarch substitute.
How are you planning to serve this baked tofu? Let us know in the comments below!
Tofu in moderation is part of a healthy diet (several times per week). Per to the Harvard School of Nutrition, soy is a nutrient-dense source of protein that can safely be consumed several times a week. Tofu is likely to provide health benefits, especially when you eat it as an alternative to red meat and processed meat.
With rice and veggies like coconut rice and fried broccoli. In a salad like this tasty tofu salad. In bowl meals like power bowls or noodle bowls. With noodles like soba noodles. With a stir fry like a cauliflower stir fry or broccoli stir fry.
More tofu recipes
Are you a tofu fan? Here are some of our top tofu recipes that make eating this plant-based protein irresistibly tasty:
Go for BBQ tofu or crispy tofu. Try our favorite tofu sandwich, tofu curry or tofu tacos. Make our tofu stir Fry, tofu broccoli stir fry, or a pot of tofu soup. Opt for pan fried tofu or grilled tofu. Mix up a simple tofu scramble.
Frequently asked questions
5 from 20 reviews **If you prefer more straightforward flavors, use 2 tablespoons olive oil then season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder (instead of the soy sauce, garlic powder, liquid smoke, Sriracha and salt). If doubling this recipe, use only 3 tablespoons each soy sauce and olive oil with 2 15-ounce blocks tofu and increase the bake time by 5 to 10 minutes until crispy (it takes longer to bake since there is more surface area in the oven).
