Crispy Tofu Recipe Fried

Easy and super crispy tofu that can be air fried or oven baked. Made with just 6 simple ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, this tofu recipe is healthy, high in protein, and incredibly simple. Ideal for a quick dinner, lunch, meal prep, and salad addition.

Ok, hear me out here guys…. as a kid I never ate tofu. Not sure why to be honest with you because OH MY GOODNESS, it is just so delicious! I could eat this tofu recipe every single day if you asked me to.

Tofu is my new go to lunch and dinner protein! It is not only vegan and vegetarian but when cooked properly it is super crispy and insanely addictive. I never say no whenever my friends and family ask me to make this! Also, one of the best things about this easy tofu recipe is that you can air fry the tofu or even oven bake it. Both cooking methods will yield super crispy tofu with a soft and delicious inside.

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Tofu is a fantastic source of vegan and vegetarian protein! In fact, it has nearly 10 grams of protein per serving. Plus, tofu has all 9 essential amino acids and is packed with iron, calcium, manganesem and phosphorous. So yes, tofu is healthy and a great food to incorporate into your diet. I enjoy it one or two times a week!

This super quick and easy healthy tofu recipe calls for 6 simple, good-for-you ingredients. Crispy tofu makes for the best dinner and lunch. Easily add it to curries, stir-fries, or salads to boost protein. I even enjoy it plain because the seasoning is just that good!

This easy crispy tofu recipe can be made in two ways: in the air fryer and in the oven! Here are step-by-step instructions on how to air fry tofu and how to oven bake tofu to crispy perfection!

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First, remove tofu from the package and wrap the block in layered paper towels or a clean absorbate dish towel. Then, lie it on a flat surface and press tofu for at least 30 minutes. I place mine on a plate with 4 layers of folded paper towels on each side and leave a wood cutting board on top to press it down. Alternatively, you can also use a tofu press.

After that, add the cubes to a large bowl and gently toss them in olive oil. Then add in the arrowroot starch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Gently toss to combine.

Baking tofu will take about 30 minutes total. To cook tofu in the oven, evenly space out tofu cubes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Do not allow them to overlap or touch. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, flip each tofu bite over with tongs and place back into the oven for another 15 minutes.

How To Make Crispy Tofu (pan Fried)

To air-fry tofu, evenly space out cubes in the preheated air fryer , try not to let them overlap. You may need to do two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry at 400°F for 15 – 18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Storage: Tofu is best fresh, but if you have leftovers, simply store extra crispy tofu in one large airtight container or individual airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating: For the best results, reheat crispy tofu in the air frier at 350 degrees F for 3 – 5 minutes. You can also reheat tofu on stove top in pan for 2 – 4 minutes until warm and crisp again.

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Here are some of my favorite Healthful Blondie recipes to pair this healthy crispy tofu with…. just removed the other protein and swap out for crispy tofu!

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Easy and super crispy tofu that can be air-fried or oven-baked. Made with just 6 simple ingredients and ready in 15 minutes, this tofu recipe is healthy, high in protein, and incredibly simple. Ideal for a quick dinner, lunch, meal prep, and salad addition.

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TO STORE: Tofu is best fresh, but if you have leftovers, simply store extra crispy tofu in one large airtight container or individual in the fridge for up to 3 days.

TO REHEAT: For the best results, reheat crispy tofu in the air frier at 350 degrees F for 3 - 5 minutes. You can also reheat tofu on the stove top in a pan for 2 - 4 minutes until warm and crisp again.

Calories: 97 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 354 mg | Potassium: 170 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 40 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 34 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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Let us be honest. Great tasting tofu that mimics chicken needs time and while it’s not a hard process, it does take some steps to get it there.

Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu (baked Or Fried)

Most people, ourselves included, seem to at one point in time, swear they didn’t like tofu. Unless you grew up around it, and especially if you are American, it seems like tofu is one of those obscure ingredients you aren’t sure what to do with. However, as we, and many others have learned, it’s more that we didn’t know how to prepare it, rather than we didn’t like it.

You can use this to make nuggets, patties for sandwiches or tender shapes. The choice is entirely up to you depending on how you slice it.

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The Best Crispy Tofu (pan Fried)

Below are notes about the main ingredients before we get into the full recipe located lower in this post on how to make this vegan tofu dish:

This recipe will also work if it’s just firm tofu. We do not advise using silken or soft tofu for this recipe.

At this time there are no tofu substitutions for this recipe. We hope that we have another soy free version in the future, but we do not at this moment.

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The easiest way to press out tofu is to use a tofu press. We use this tofu press because it’s easy to use and works great.

However, if you don’t have a tofu press then you could wrap the block of tofu in a kitchen towel, place it on a plate, and then put something heavy on top like a cast iron skillet.

Yes! Once cooked and cooled, you can store it in an air safe container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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Alternatively, you could make it, let it cool completely, and then store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

We find it best when prepping it ahead and not eating right away that you reheat in an air fryer; however, if you do not have an air fryer, then you can heat up in the oven or just a microwave (although doing it this way will not be as crunchy, it’s still good).

For the vegan flour, you can replace with cornmeal. You should be able to replace with a gluten free measure for measure flour, but we have not tried that at this time, only the cornmeal we’ve tested.

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Besides that as long as you use a safe for you dairy free milk, we prefer oat milk, then you are good to go with top allergens.

When it comes to how to fry tofu, you want to follow to big steps. Make sure to shake off any excess batter and make sure your heat is at the correct temperature for frying. Having it too hot or too low can completely change the outcome of your tofu at the end.

When it comes to the best taste and texture of fried tofu, you want to make sure you are using the right oil. Smoke point is what you want to look for and since frying foods is typically done between 350 and 375 degrees F, you’ll want something that has a higher smoke point than that. Flavor also plays a part in choosing the best oil.

Super Crispy Tofu (air Fried Or Oven Baked)

Some great choices are avocado, safflower, peanut, soybean, corn, sunflower, or canola. Canola is likely one of the cheaper options out of those.

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