Ultimate Vegan Crispy Tofu Recipe
Bake perfectly golden, crispy tofu every time with this easy 3 ingredient recipe that takes less than 1 hour to make. This crispy tofu recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free - making it a healthy protein-packed addition for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz block of extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce if you don't need the recipe to be gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 425°F. While the oven is preheating, drain the liquid from your tofu and press the excess liquid out (by using a tofu press or wrapping the tofu in a clean dish towel). The drier the tofu is, the crispier it will be. Pressing the tofu for 15 to 30 minutes should typically be enough time.
- Break the block of tofu up by either cutting the tofu into even squares or ripping pieces with your hands. Cutting create a more traditional appearance for your tofu, but ripping the tofu will make it look more like chicken.
- Add the tofu to a large mixing bowl and gently mix in the tamari until the tofu has been thoroughly coated. Stir in the nutritional yeast and any other seasonings you may want to add (garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and/or sesame seeds are all good options) and mix until coated.
- Transfer your tofu onto a baking sheet lined with either a silicon mat or parchment paper. Make sure to leave room between the pieces of tofu. Bake on the top rack for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes has passed, flip the tofu pieces over and bake for another 20-30 minutes (depending on how crispy you want your tofu to be)
- Serve your tofu as is with a dipping sauce or mix it into a meal. The cooked tofu can be safely stored in the fridge for up to one week.