Crispy Baked Tofu 🍽️🌱: Easy Homemade Recipe
This Baked Tofu is the ultimate plant-based protein — crispy, savory, and versatile. It’s marinated in a flavorful soy-garlic sauce and baked until golden and firm. Perfect for adding to salads, grain bowls, stir-fries, or enjoying as a high-protein snack. No frying needed!
Equipment
- - Knife & cutting board
- - Mixing bowl
- - Baking sheet
- - Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- - Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- - 14 oz block extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed
- - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- - 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- - 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- - 1 clove garlic minced
- - 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- - 1/2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder for extra crispiness
- - Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or grated ginger
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 15–20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oil, vinegar, garlic, maple syrup, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add tofu cubes and gently toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread tofu on the sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly and serve as desired!