Crispy Baked Tofu Bites

Crispy Baked Tofu Bites

Bite-size pieces of tofu coated with savory seasonings and cornstarch, then baked until crisp and golden.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven, parchment paper

  2. Step 2

    Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel, place a plate on top, and press gently.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 450.0 gr Tofu

    Cookware: kitchen towel, plate

  3. Step 3

    Cut the pressed tofu into evenly sized bite-size cubes.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  4. Step 4

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

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Soy Sauce, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: flexible spatula, Large Mixing Bowl, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Whisk the cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 32.0 gr Cornstarch, 3.0 gr Garlic Powder, 2.0 gr Paprika

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  6. Step 6

    Sprinkle the dry mixture over the seasoned tofu and fold gently until every piece has a thin, even coating.

    Cookware: flexible spatula, Large Mixing Bowl

  7. Step 7

    Arrange the tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between the pieces. Bake at 220°C.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, oven

  8. Step 8

    Turn the tofu pieces and continue baking at 220°C until golden and crisp at the edges.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet, flexible spatula, oven

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 4 days. Reheat until steaming hot.

Risk factors

  • Tofu is perishable once opened.
  • Cooked tofu should not remain at room temperature for extended periods.