Twice-Cooked Crispy Fried Tofu

Twice-Cooked Crispy Fried Tofu

Drain, bake, and fry tofu to achieve a crispy and chewy texture in the meatiest possible vegan fried tofu that is quick and easy to prepare.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
14 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Calories
281 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
Step 2
Pat tofu dry with a paper towel. Slice in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4-inch pieces, about 14 pieces in total. Place tofu between paper towels and drain, about 20 minutes.
Step 3
Season tofu with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Mix cornstarch, paprika, thyme, and seasoned salt together to make cornstarch seasoning.
Step 5
Pat any excess moisture off the tofu. Sprinkle cornstarch seasoning evenly over top. Arrange on a baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until tofu starts to brown, about 7 minutes. Turn over and continue baking until the upper side is darkened, about 3 minutes more.
Step 7
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry until golden-brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained
  • ground thyme
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®)

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