Description
The most flavorful crispy tofu recipe you will try! This tofu pairs well with almost any meal. I love adding it to pasta dishes, ramen, rice dishes and even pizza!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block of extra firm tofu (see above)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup liquid amino acids
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Freeze, thaw completely, and press tofu before cooking. (OPTIONAL but results in great texture).
- Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch thick strips or 1/2-inch thick slices or use your hands to divide it into pieces like nuggets.
- Add the tofu to a shallow dish or baking sheet and add the liquid amino acids. Marinate for at least 5-10 minutes, but preferably 30.
- Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and nutritional yeast to a shallow bowl. Take each slice / strip of tofu and top with a nutritional yeast mixture. Use your hands to coat well then transfer to a baking sheet or deep fryer.
- Repeat until all the tofu pieces are covered.
- Fry in the air at 390 ° for 16-20 minutes. Flip every 7-8 minutes to cook evenly OR bake at 400 for 22-25 minutes also flipping every 7-8 minutes for best results.
- Check for crispiness before removing. Serve with your favorite food!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Tofu
- Method: Air Fryer, Baking, Stove
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
