Easy Baked Tofu
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this recipe for baked tofu is easy and delicious. It takes just a few ingredients and makes a great addition to soups and stews, or a healthy appetizer for dipping.
Ingredients
- 14 oz. block of extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
- ½ tsp. sriracha
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp. corn starch
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and slice it into three slabs. Press the slabs to reduce the water content in the tofu (see Notes below).
- While the tofu is being pressed, preheat your oven to 400℉ and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cut the pressed tofu into cubes (we usually get 10-12 cubes from each slab). Place the cubes in a medium-sized bowl and add the olive oil, soy sauce, sriracha, and red pepper flakes, if using. Toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the cubes evenly with the cornstarch and gently toss again to coat.
- Spread the cubes out onto the parchment lined baking sheet and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or till crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot, or add to your favorite soup, stew, or side dish.
Notes
- Tofu contains a lot of water, so it needs to be pressed before baking. There are two options for doing this: using a tofu press or using a baking sheet and a weight.
- You can find tofu presses on Amazon and read some reviews here. If you choose this option, just follow the manufacturer's instructions for pressing.
- For the baking sheet option, cut your tofu into three slabs and place them on a kitchen towel-lined baking sheet (you can use paper towels in place of the cloth towels, if needed). We usually fold the towel in half so there are two layers underneath. Cover the tofu with another kitchen towel (also folded over) and place a second rimmed baking sheet on top of it. Then put a weight, like a cast iron skillet, on top of the second baking sheet. This acts as the press.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Baked Tofu
Amount per Serving
Calories
106
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
492
mg
21
%
Potassium
170
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.5
mg
1
%
Calcium
32
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.