Description
This crispy tofu recipe is a delicious and healthy option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu (see note #1)
- 1–3 teaspoons canola oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Press the tofu for 5-10 minutes using a tofu press or by weighing it down with a heavy skillet.
- Using clean hands, tear the tofu into bite-sized pieces or slice into 1-inch cubes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to a large bowl. Add the tofu, tossing to coat with a spatula. Sprinkle with the nutritional yeast and black pepper, tossing to coat again.
- Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet (optional, but keeps tofu from sticking to the baking sheet). Evenly space the tofu so that it’s not overlapping.
- Bake at 400F for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through. I sometimes bake it up to 40 minutes for ultra-crisp tofu. It’s ready when golden, crispy on the outside, and still soft inside.
- Using clean hands, tear the tofu into bite-sized pieces or slice into 1-inch cubes.
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to a large bowl. Add the tofu, tossing to coat with a spatula. Sprinkle with the nutritional yeast and black pepper, tossing to coat again.
- Transfer the tofu to the air fryer basket. Evenly space the tofu so that it’s not overlapping.
- *I do not preheat the air fryer for this recipe – if preheating your air fryer, check the tofu at 15 minutes.* Air fry at 375F for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. The tofu is ready when golden, crispy on the outside, and still soft inside.
Notes
- Note #1: Pressing the tofu helps remove excess water, resulting in a crispier texture when cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg