All Purpose Baked Tofu

5 from 4 votes

Crispy cubes of baked tofu are a tasty addition to salads, your favorite stir fry, or just to snack on. So easy to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Additional Time30

Total Time1 5

Course: Meatless

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Remove the tofu from the package, discarding the water. Pat the block of tofu dry with paper towels. Use a tofu press to press the excess moisture from the tofu for about 30 minutes (see note).
1 block (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu
Cut the tofu into ½ -inch squares (this doesn’t have to be perfect, but make sure they’re somewhat similar in size so they cook evenly).
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
Place cubed tofu into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Pour olive oil and soy sauce over tofu and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with cornstarch, gently stirring to coat all the pieces of tofu with cornstarch.
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil, 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pour tofu onto prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer. Bake for 25 minutes or until tofu is golden brown and crispy, stirring once.

Pressing tofu if you don't have a press: Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towel or lint-free towel, and place the cubed tofu in an even layer on top of towel. Place another towel layer on top, and then place something flat on top (like a cutting board or another baking sheet),topped by a cast iron pan or cans). Let tofu drain for 30 minutes.
Add seasoning. You can easily season the tofu any way you like. Add the seasoning with the oil and cornstarch, or sprinkle it on after the tofu is baked.
Storage: Store baked tofu in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for six to seven days. You'll find that tofu that's been frozen has a slightly chewier texture. If freezing tofu is something that interests you, try freezing a small amount the first time and see if you like it.
Food prep: To get a head start on this recipe, dice the tofu and press it in the fridge overnight or all day. Since baked tofu keeps for up to 7 days, consider making a double batch.
How to use baked tofu: Add it to salads, bowls, stir fries, sandwiches, or soups. Make a vegetarian taco or burrito. Refer to the post for more ideas.

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