Baked Tofu Bites

Baked Tofu Bites

Crisp-edged, savory tofu cubes coated with soy sauce, seasonings, and cornstarch, then baked until golden.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C and place the baking sheet inside while the oven heats.

    Cookware: baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Cut the tofu into roughly 2.5 cm cubes.

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Tofu

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the soy sauce and vegetable oil in the mixing bowl. Add the tofu cubes and gently toss until coated.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Soy Sauce, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spatula

  4. Step 4

    Combine the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper in the small bowl.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 24.0 gr Cornstarch, 1.5 gr Garlic Powder, 1.5 gr Onion Powder, 2.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: small bowl

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle the prepared cornstarch coating over the tofu and gently toss until no dry patches remain.

    Cookware: mixing bowl, small bowl, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Carefully arrange the coated tofu in a single layer on the hot baking sheet, leaving space between the pieces. Bake at 220°C for 15 minutes.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

  7. Step 7

    Turn the tofu with the spatula and bake at 220°C for another 10 minutes, until golden and crisp around the edges.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, spatula

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3 to 4 days.

Risk factors

  • Cooked tofu can support bacterial growth if held warm for an extended period.
  • The baking sheet and tofu are very hot immediately after baking.