Description
This zesty crispy tofu is packed with bold flavors and a perfect crunch. It’s marinated in a tangy, slightly spicy sauce, then baked or air-fried to golden perfection. Ideal as a main dish, salad topping, or plant-based protein addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha, and sesame oil to make the marinade.
- Add tofu cubes to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle cornstarch and nutritional yeast over the marinated tofu and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or air fry for 15–18 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Serve hot as a main dish or topping for salads, bowls, or wraps.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu thoroughly ensures a crispier texture.
- Adjust the sriracha based on your preferred spice level.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
- This tofu pairs well with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 block tofu (approx. 7 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
