Crispy tofu
Looking for a satisfying vegan-friendly meal with the perfect crunch? Prepare this delicious Crispy Tofu that you can serve with white rice, fried rice, and other tasty sides. It is very easy to prepare and it always comes out delicious.
6 pieces
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block of 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil spray as needed
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the package, drain the liquid, and place it on top of paper towels folded in half or four. Put another paper towel on top, the same, folded in two or four and something heavy on top. Leave it for 10-15 minutes.
- When it is almost dry, you split it across the width and then into squares of the same size.
- Put these tofu pieces in a bowl and cover with cornstarch or tapioca flour. In this step you season them as you like best.
In the oven
- Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF
- To prepare crispy tofu in the oven, you have to squeeze all the liquid out
- Cover it in cornstarch
- Place all the pieces on a baking sheet and spray with olive oil o other vegetable oil
- Bake for 15 minutes, rotate, and bake for 10 more minutes or until crispy and golden.
Crispy Tofu in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400ºF
- Cook the Tofu: Place the seasoned tofu cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Shake Regularly: Cook for about 12-15 minutes, opening the air fryer every few minutes to shake the basket, allowing all sides of the tofu cubes to get crispy.
Notes
How to Reheat the Crispy Tofu
If you store the Crispy Tofu leftovers in the fridge, you can reheat the leftovers in the air fryer to get your tofu to have that crispy texture again. It is possible to reheat in the microwave, but the tofu may not taste as crispy when you use it.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg