Vegetables

Crispy Tofu

Name: Crispy Tofu
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 14 oz block Extra firm tofu; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; ½ tsp Garlic powder; ½ tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Sesame oil

⏱ 15 min🌡 400°F / 204°C

Perfectly crispy tofu cubes with golden exterior and tender inside. Press the tofu well and don't skip the cornstarch.

Ingredients

Extra firm tofu

pressed 30 minutes minimum

14 oz block

Soy sauce

2 tbsp

Cornstarch

key to crispiness

2 tbsp

Garlic powder

½ tsp

Smoked paprika

½ tsp

Sesame oil

1 tsp

Chef tips

💡Press tofu for at least 30 minutes — more time = crispier tofu

💡Cornstarch coating is non-negotiable — it's what creates the crispy shell

💡Don't crowd the basket — tofu needs air all around it to crisp properly

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