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

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®)

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.