Description
Looking for the ultimate crispy tofu recipe? Look no further than this spicy and crispy baked tofu! This tofu is so good, you’ll want to just snack on it on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block Extra-firm tofu
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Coriander
- ½ tsp Cayenne pepper
- Avocado oil
- Lemons
- Flaky salt
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 450°F and lining a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper. It’s super important to use parchment paper as this is what helps get the tofu nice and crispy.
- Next, cube the tofu. Begin by cutting the tofu block in half and then into quarters. Cut each quarter into thirds and then chop each strip to make even-sized tofu cubes.
- Dump the tofu onto the prepared pan and sprinkle over all the spices along with a generous drizzle of avocado oil. Using your hands, toss to coat the tofu thoroughly. Once tossed together, separate the tofu cubes and ensure they’re all lying on one side and evenly spaced apart. This will help the tofu crisp up (if the cubes are too close, the tofu will steam and become soggy).
- Bake the tofu for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy on top and slightly charred on the bottom. Once it's done cooking, I like to sprinkle over some flaky salt and a generous squeeze of lemon juice (totally optional, but highly recommended). And that’s it, you’ve got spicy and crispy baked tofu. See notes for how I like to eat this tofu and what dishes it pairs well with.
Notes
Listing out a few ideas for how to serve this tofu. It’s become a staple recipe of mine that I make anytime I need to get in some protein for the day. I love pairing this tofu with white rice and shirazi salad for a simple balanced bowl. Or adding it as a topping to this spring orzo salad or this simple tabbouleh bowl.