Crispy Fried Tofu

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grab vacuum packed super firm tofu (not packed in water).
  2. 2Grab vacuum packed super firm tofu (not packed in water).
  3. 3Grab vacuum packed super firm tofu (not packed in water).
  4. 4Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks.
  5. 5Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks.
  6. 6Tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks.
  7. 7Toss the tofu in soy sauce.
  8. 8Toss the tofu in soy sauce.
  9. 9Toss the tofu in soy sauce.
  10. 10Season the tofu with nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  11. 11Season the tofu with nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  12. 12Season the tofu with nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  13. 13Add cornstarch for the crispy coating.
  14. 14Add cornstarch for the crispy coating.
  15. 15Add cornstarch for the crispy coating.
  16. 16Toss the tofu again to ensure even coating.
  17. 17Toss the tofu again to ensure even coating.
  18. 18Toss the tofu again to ensure even coating.
  19. 19Add a layer of neutral oil to a skillet and heat it up.
  20. 20Add a layer of neutral oil to a skillet and heat it up.
  21. 21Add a layer of neutral oil to a skillet and heat it up.
  22. 22Add the tofu chunks to the hot skillet.
  23. 23Add the tofu chunks to the hot skillet.
  24. 24Add the tofu chunks to the hot skillet.
  25. 25Cook until crispy.
  26. 26Cook until crispy.
  27. 27Cook until crispy.
  28. 28Serve and dunk in homemade cane sauce.
  29. 29Serve and dunk in homemade cane sauce.
  30. 30Serve and dunk in homemade cane sauce.

Ingredients

  • vacuum packed super firm tofu
  • vacuum packed super firm tofu
  • vacuum packed super firm tofu
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • soy sauce
  • nutritional yeast
  • nutritional yeast
  • nutritional yeast
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • cornstarch
  • cornstarch
  • cornstarch
  • neutral oil
  • neutral oil
  • neutral oil
  • homemade cane sauce
  • homemade cane sauce
  • homemade cane sauce

Equipment

skillet

Tips

  • Tearing tofu into bite-sized chunks gives it a rougher surface area for crispiness.
  • Air frying is an option, but it takes longer and may not be as good as pan-frying.
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