baked tofu marinade

This simple tofu marinade recipe is savory, sweet, and a little smoky. In just 30 minutes, it will give you the best crispy tofu ever!

Tofu Marinade

soy sauce

maple syrup

rice vinegar

olive oil

sesame oil

garlic powder

smoked paprika

ginger

Drain

Remove the tofu from the package and drain. With your hands, gently squeeze out as much water as possible without breaking or crushing the block. Wrap the tofu in paper towel and gently squeeze it once more. If time allows, wrap the tofu in fresh paper towels and press it for 15 minutes, either with a tofu press or by placing it between two plates and setting some heavy cans on top*.

Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a baking dish that holds them snugly in an even layer (I find an 8x8-inch baking dish works well).

In a mixing bowl or measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the marinade: soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ginger, and Sriracha. Drizzle over the tofu. If any pieces look bare, turn them over in the marinade a few times so all of the sides are coated. Marinate the tofu for 30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Cook

Cook according to your preferred method: Baked Tofu, Air Fryer Tofu, or to cook on the stove, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil (or a similar high-temperature neutral cooking oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the tofu cubes in the skillet in a single layer (reserve the marinade). Let cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until the underside is golden. Flip the cubes and continue to cook on all sides until the tofu is crispy all over (about 10 to 12 minutes total). If at any point, the skillet is dry, add more oil as needed. Stir in the reserved marinade.

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Looking for the secret to perfect tofu? This tofu marinade recipe is it! Savory, sweet, and a little smoky, it's key to the best tofu ever.

Make delicious marinated baked tofu in the oven for meal prep and use in all kinds of recipes!!

Marinated Baked Tofu

lb extra firm tofu

soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)

tbsp rice vinegar

tsp sesame oil

tsp chili flakes (optional)

Open and drain tofu. Press tofu on a tofu press or wrap in a clean tea towel and place until a heavy object. Press the extra moisture out for 10 minutes.

Cut tofu into 1/4inch thick rectangles and lay on a large flat surface with a lip, like a 9x13 baking pan. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and chili flakes.

Pour half marinade over tofu. Flip and pour on other half. Let the tofu sit in marinade for 30 minutes to soak up as much marinade as possible.

Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove tofu from marinade and arrange on the baking sheet with space between each piece.

Bake at 425F for 25 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!

This was so easy and delicious! I had some for dinner and then had leftovers as a tofu bahn mi sandwich the next day. Can’t wait to have this again!

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