Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu (Baked Or Fried)

Name: Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu (Baked Or Fried)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup breadcrumbs; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp cumin; ½ cup cornstarch; 1 cup plant based milk; 3 tbsp sesame oil; 10 oz extra firm tofu; 10 oz extra firm tofu; 2 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp maple syrup; ½ cup breadcrumbs; ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp onion granules

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
8
Calories
184 kcal
Course
Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine
Vegan

Easy Vegan Crispy Tofu (Baked Or Fried)

Omar Parker

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How to make easy vegan crispy tofu, either baked or fried! With a crunchy breadcrumb coating and a spongey, soft texture, this tofu is perfect for a snack or as an addition to dinners like pasta, burritos, salads and wraps. You'll be amazed at how easy it is!

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Ingredients

Servings

For fried crispy tofu

½ cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if necessary
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cumin
½ cup cornstarch
1 cup plant based milk
3 tbsp sesame oil
10 oz extra firm tofu cubed

For baked crispy tofu

10 oz extra firm tofu cubed
2 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if necessary
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp onion granules

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Instructions

To make fried tofu

Whisk together the breadcrumbs, salt and cumin.
In a separate bowl, add cornstarch to plant based milk and whisk together thoroughly.
Heat a thin layer of sesame oil (around 3 tbsp) in a frying pan or wok. Add the tofu cubes to the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes, lightly shaking the pan occasionally, before rotating the cubes. Repeat until golden brown on all sides.

To make baked tofu

Stir the tofu cubes together with tamari and maple syrup and set aside to marinade for 30 minutes.
When done, preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (400 F) and line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.
Whisk together the breadcrumbs, paprika and onion granules. Dip each tofu cube in the breadcrumb mixture and lay out on the baking tray, making sure not to overcrowd. If necessary, use more than one baking tray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden and crispy.

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Notes

Use extra firm tofu for best results, and press it if not using a pre-pressed variety. Before pressing, pat the tofu dry and cube it into bite-sized pieces. You can press tofu using a tofu press, which you can buy online for around $10. Alternatively, layer a set of paper towels on top of it, followed by a frying pan, and then heavy objects such as books.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 582mg (24%) Potassium 151mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 71IU (1%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	184kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	582mg	24%
Potassium	151mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	71IU	1%
Calcium	87mg	9%
Iron	2mg	11%