This savory & crispy oven baked tofu is the best tofu recipe ever! Tofu is kind of controversial. I totally get it because some tofu is straight up disgusting. If it is not prepared properly it can be flavorless and mushy. But like any food, it can be made amazing with the right preparation and flavors.
This crispy tofu can convert almost any tofu hater. My secret to getting a good crisp is using arrowroot starch or cornstarch. In addition soy sauce, spice and yeast combo makes the tofu so flavorful. I could eat a block of this crispy tofu plain!
Tofu is one of my favorite proteins. For more yummy recipes try my chimichurri tofu or my lemon ginger tofu. Yum!
Ingredients
- tofu - Tofu is the base for our crispy tofu.
- avocado oil - avocado oil is my favorite cooking oil.
- soy Sauce - Soy sauce adds umami flavor.
- nutritional yeast - Nutritional yeast adds more umami flavor and helps to crisp up the recipe.
- paprika - Paprika adds flavor.
- garlic powder - Garlic powder adds flavor.
- arrowroot starch or cornstarch - This is key to crisp up the tofu.
Substitutions
- avocado oil - can be subbed with sesame oil or canola oil.
- soy sauce - can be subbed with liquid aminos
- nutritional yeast - can be subbed with half the amount of more starch.
Step-by-step instructions
Toss together tofu with starch, spices and oil.
Bake the tofu.
Serve with your favorite toppings and sides.
Storage instructions
The leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to two days.
Frequently asked questions
Tofu is made out of soy beans.
Yes tofu is full of protein and vitamins and minerals. It is also a complete protein source!
I love making tofu crispy. To me this is what makes it taste the best.
Recipe Pro Tips
Do not skip out on the starch for this recipe. This is KEY to making the tofu crispy!
The longer you cook the tofu the crispier it will get.
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Savory and crispy oven baked tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu - pressed and cubed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon arrowroot starch/powder or cornstarch
- pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add tofu to a bowl and toss with all ingredients. I recommended shaking the tofu to get it fully coated in the starched and spices.
- Bake tofu on a lined sheet pan for 30-35 minutes or until desired level of crispness is reached.
- Eat tofu alone, or add to whatever you want!
Dan H says
This was my first time working with tofu. I used the crispy tofu in the Hot Honey Sticky Cauliflower recipe. It tasted great and was very easy to make. Thanks for sharing both of these recipes.
Kristi says
thank you Dan!!
Julia H says
My new go-to tofu recipe! Quick, few ingredients, and so so tasty! Its a pretty neutral flavor so you can add it to a variety of different dishes.
CT says
I’ve been plant based for over three years now and I love tofu, but I always had a hard time getting it super crispy. This recipe is spot on! I like to use smoked paprika and spicy seasoned salt for a little heat too!
Tawni Miller says
Hands down the BEST way to prepare Tofu! I make this at least once a week. The flavor is perfect & it crisps so well in the air fryer! Great on salads, wraps & grain or cauliflower rice bowls. Thank you for this yummy recipe!
kroeder77 says
Thank you Tawni!
Julia Paniello says
I loved it!!! I was starving when I made it so I was happy with how easy it is! This will definitely be a repeated recipe! ?
Haley says
This is my new go-to tofu recipe! It saves me when I’m ravenous and want something hearty quickly. I’ve made it twice a week since I’ve found it. Seriously, go make it!
Jacquie says
This is the BEST tofu I’ve ever had! Perfectly seasoned and crispy and so easy to make. Thank you for such an amazing recipe!
Charlotte U. says
This recipe was so yummy and super crispy! I was skeptical of tofu for the longest time, but it turns out it’s because I was cooking or wrong all along! This recipe was amazing served over vegetable stir fry- perfect for leftovers, too. I couldn’t stop eating it.
Stephen says
This recipe is easy to make and easy to find all the ingredients at your supermarket. It turn out to bedelicious.
Anna Váňová says
This recipe was really good! ways to make tofu delicious is much more, but this recipe was the best ever which I have try and wanted to taste it! one again thank you very much! I am grateful for it. ☺️