Crispy Baked Tofu

This baked tofu is the best ever. It’s super crispy and super delicious, easy to make and perfect for a high protein meal.

We’re tofu super-fans in our house, and this crispy baked tofu has been given a very enthusiastic nod of approval from everyone who has tried it.

It’s crispy, it’s packed with flavor and dipped in a little sweet chili sauce will make all your tofu dreams come true.

And if you love tofu like we do then also check out our marinated tofu and our crispy fried tofu recipes!

How To Make Baked Tofu

You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

• Press your tofu first. Ideally use a tofu press for this, or place your tofu on a plate, with another plate on top of it and then place something heavy on top of that like a heavy pot or a stack of books. Let the tofu press for 30 minutes so it becomes as firm as possible.
• Cut your pressed tofu into cubes and place into a container with a lid.
• Add cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt and ground black pepper to a bowl and mix together.
• Drizzle some sesame oil over the tofu (not pictured) and then put the lid on the container and rotate it a few times so that the oil is evenly spread.
• Now add the cornstarch and seasonings mix to the tofu. Put the lid on again and rotate the bowl a few times so that the tofu is evenly coated with the spices.

• Spread the tofu cubes evenly on a parchment lined baking tray and place into the oven to bake at 400°F.
• Bake for 15 minutes and then flip the tofu cubes and bake for a further 15 minutes until deliciously crispy.

Pressing The Tofu

If your tofu is super extra firm then you may be able to skip this step. However, the issue is that if you think your tofu is super firm but it isn’t really, then when you rotate it in the bowl with the spices, it will break up. A tofu press is highly recommended if you eat tofu regularly.

How To Serve Baked Tofu

It’s divine served with a sauce for dipping. In this way it works great as an appetizer or a side, but it can be a main course too if served with other things. Our vegan peanut sauce is a great match to this tofu, or you can just serve it with some sweet chili sauce which also goes really well with this.

Storing and Reheating

This tofu is definitely at its best while hot and fresh, because that’s when it has the best crispy texture. Leftovers will keep well for 4-5 days in a covered container in the fridge, but it will lose some of its crispiness.

You can enjoy leftovers cold or you can reheat in the microwave or by tossing the tofu in a hot frying pan.

More Tofu Recipes

1. Tofu Stir Fry
2. General Tso Tofu
3. Marinated Tofu Salad
4. Kung Pao Tofu
5. Tofu Satay
6. Tofu Burger

Baked Tofu

---

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

• Author: Alison Andrews
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4
• Diet: Vegan

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

Description

This baked tofu is the best ever. It’s super crispy and super delicious, easy to make and perfect for a high protein meal.

---

Ingredients

• 16oz (450g) Firm Tofu*
• 2 Tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp Sesame Oil

---

Instructions

1. Press your tofu, ideally using a tofu press, or place your tofu on a plate, with another plate on top of it and then place something heavy on top of that like a heavy pot or a stack of books. Let the tofu press for 30 minutes so it becomes as firm as possible.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
3. Cut your pressed tofu into cubes and place into a container with a lid.  
4. Add the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt and ground black pepper to a bowl and mix together. 
5. Drizzle the sesame oil over the tofu and then put the lid on the container and rotate it a few times so that the oil is evenly spread.
6. Add the cornstarch and seasonings mix to the tofu and then put the lid on again and rotate the bowl a few times so that the tofu is evenly coated with the spices. 
7. Spread the tofu cubes evenly on a parchment lined baking tray.
8. Bake for 15 minutes and then flip the tofu cubes and bake for a further 15 minutes until deliciously crispy. 

---

Notes

*If your tofu is super extra firm then you may be able to skip the step of pressing it first. However, the issue is that if you think your tofu is super firm but it isn’t really, then when you rotate it in the bowl with the spices, it will break up. A tofu press is highly recommended if you eat tofu regularly. 

*For Serving: This is totally delicious served with some sweet chili sauce for dipping or a vegan peanut sauce. 

*Prep time does not include the time taken to press the tofu. 

• Category: Side, Appetizer
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serve (of 4)
• Calories: 161
• Sugar: 0.9g
• Sodium: 409mg
• Fat: 8.5g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Carbohydrates: 6.4g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Protein: 14.4g

Keywords: baked tofu, crispy baked tofu