Bestever 10 minutes Crispy Tofu Recipe

If you are looking for some quick vegan side dish or some easy tofu recipe for dinner, then this 10 minutes crispy tofu recipe is just perfect for you.

Tofu is a soy product. This is rich in protein and one of the healthiest food if you are targeting some weight loss. Soy products are the best dairy alternatives.

Since this resembles paneer or Indian cottage cheese, and also made in a similar process, this is also counted as vegan paneer. Paneer is mostly used in Indian cuisine widely.

So if you want to try with vegan touch the replace the paneer with tofu. e.g. matar paneer recipe with paneer or vegan matar paneer recipe by just replacing paneer with tofu.

(Read more about plant-based protein sources for vegans.)

How to make perfect crispy tofu?

This is a quick tofu recipe that takes hardly 10 minutes. You may either saute the tofu cubes or bake them as per your choice. In both ways, it will be equally delicious.

Ingredients:

Extra-firm Tofu: – While choosing tofu for this the only choice is extra firm tofu. Otherwise, it will not be as crispy and good as this tofu.

Tamari/ soy sauce:– Take tamari for gluten-free or soy sauce for marination.

Garlic Powder & Onion Powder – Garlic powder and onion powder add flavor to the tofu. add to the tamari while marinating. Salt is not required as tamari/ soy has some salt in it. Otherwise, season with salt to taste.

Cornstarch/ Arrowroot – This is for the coating of marinated tofu. This makes the tofu crispy. Cornstarch is a better option for crispier tofu than the later one.

Olive Oil – Even if it’s baking or sauteing, olive oil is the best option and healthy also.

Method of Preparation:

Step 1 – Press the tofu block to get rid of excess liquid from it. Don’t press very hard to break. Then slice to desired size, preferably bite-sized cubes.

Step 2 – Make a mixture of marination with tamari/ soy and onion, garlic powder. Marinate the tofu cubes for 5 minutes.

Step 3 – Take out tofu to a mixing bowl and toss it with cornstarch or arrowroot. I have taken corn starch as this makes crispier ones.

Step 4 – Bake or Saute the tossed tofu.

Saute:- Heat oil in a pan. Saute the marinated and coated tofu cubes till it turns brown.

Bake:- Preheat oven at 350F. Spread parchment paper on the baking sheet. Place the coated tofu and bake for 15 minutes on high heat till it turns little brown and crispy.

Tips for perfect crispy tofu

Type of Tofu: For crispy tofu, go for only extra-firm tofu. This is the best option to get crispy ones. Medium-firm will not give equal good yield.

Marination is important: Marinating tofu in desired sauces or spices is essential otherwise it will be very bland. Here you can play around with spices and ingredients as per your wish.

Use heavy bottom pan: I prefer heavy bottom pans in my cooking as they distribute heat equally and food less tends to stick to the pan. it helps the tofu or any vegetables not to stick to the pan. Use not sicky pans for less oil options. Otherwise cast iron frying pans give the best brown tofu.

Serving Ideas for Baked Tofu

As an appetizer/snack – This is one of the healthiest snacks or appetizers and won’t add in any fat to your body. On the other hand, the protein-rich snack will give satiety and will keep you full for longer.

Add in to curry – Add this baked tofu to your curry recipes. Here you may marinate with curry paste or powder in place of soy or tamari. This will help in absorbing more curry flavor to the tofu.

Add in to salads – Add this crispy tofu to any salads or baked veggies. Just like my roasted veggies quinoa salad.

Read another tofu recipe here: Vegan Chicken Nuggets

This recipe is inspired by the cooking lessons from The Kitchn.

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