Dinner · Snack
Crispy Baked Tofu Bites
Tofu cubes tossed with soy, oil and cornstarch and baked until crisp. Dip them, toss them in sauce or add them to bowls.
⏱ 50 min (20 min prep, 30 min cooking)
🍽 Serves 4 · about 3/4 cup
kid friendlylunchboxmake aheadleftovers
vegetarianvegandairy free
ContainsWheat, Soybeans, Sesame. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
Tofu
- 28 oz Firm tofu, firm or extra-firm (2 blocks), pressed
- 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil (soybean)
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
To dip
- ¼ cup Teriyaki sauce (optional)
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
You’ll need: rimmed baking sheet, parchment paper, clean kitchen towel, large bowl.
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Wrap the tofu in a towel and press under something heavy for 15 minutes, then cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Toss the tofu with the soy sauce and oils, then sprinkle with the cornstarch and garlic powder and toss until coated.
- Spread in one layer, not touching. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp at the edges.
Make aheadKeeps 4 days in the fridge. Re-crisp in a 400°F oven or air fryer for 5 minutes.
↺ LeftoversAdd cold bites to a salad or noodle bowl.
🧒 With kidsServe with ketchup or a sweet dipping sauce; they eat them like nuggets.
Gluten-free swapUse tamari instead of soy sauce.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.