Crispy Tofu

Flavorful, crispy tofu perfect for adding protein to any meal.

Crispy Tofu Recipe

Tofu is the perfect blank canvas for flavor. It’s like a sponge, absorbing any marinade or spices you pair it with. The key to this is once you have it coated in all the seasonings, you have to cook it long enough for it to get nice and crispy. I like to do this in my air fryer, so heat covers it on all sides at once, but you can also use a regular oven—directions for both are included below. Eat this tofu on toast, in your favorite wrap, or on top of salad.

Ingredients for Crispy Tofu

1 block extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons avocado oil (or any neutral oil of your choice)
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt
Fresh black pepper
4 garlic cloves, grated
¼ cup nutritional yeast

How to Make Crispy Tofu

Drain the block of tofu and cut into ½” cubes. Place the tofu on a tea towel, covered on top and bottom, to dry.
In a large bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Add the tofu to the bowl and stir to get the cubes evenly coated.
Stir in the nutritional yeast and toss lightly until the powder is absorbed.
Cook the tofu using one of the below methods:

Using an airfryer:

Place the tofu in the air fryer basket and cook at 400F for 15 minutes. Flip the tofu, then cook for 5 more minutes, until crispy.

Using an oven:

Preheat the oven to 420F and place the tofu on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake the tofu for 20 minutes, then flip and cook for another 10 minutes, until crispy.
Serve on top of your favorite salad or on toast.

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