oven baked tofu

5-ingredient pesto tofu that’s super crispy and made in the oven. An herby, versatile, plant-based protein to add to pasta, risotto, polenta, and beyond!

Crispy Baked Pesto Tofu (5 Ingredients!)

(14-16 oz) package super firm high protein tofu (see notes)

Tbsp avocado or olive oil

tsp sea salt

garlic powder

Preheat the oven to 425 F (218 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Drain the tofu, then crumble it into pieces less than 1/2 inch in size and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Add half of the pesto (1/3 cup, unless adjusting the number of servings), along with the oil, salt, and garlic powder. Toss to evenly coat.

Bake for 20 minutes, flip with a spatula, and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the tofu looks dry and golden with crispy edges.

Remove the tofu from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then add the remaining pesto (1/3 cup, unless adjusting the number of servings) and toss to coat. Serve warm with pasta (coming soon!), risotto, polenta, or ratatouille.

Leftovers keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or in the oven at 350 F (176 C) for 5-10 minutes until warm and crispy.

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5-ingredient pesto tofu that’s super crispy and made in the oven. An herby, versatile, plant-based protein to add to pasta, risotto, polenta, and beyond!

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Crispy Baked Pesto Tofu (5 Ingredients!) | Minimalist Baker Recipes

A complete guide to baking tofu in every way.

Baked Tofu

block tofu (drained and pressed)

tofu marinade (of choice or 2 tbsp soy sauce)

tbsp corn starch ((optional for extra crispy))

tofu breading

tbsp Bragg's Liquid Aminos

tsp taco seasoning

tsp steak seasoning

tbsp oil

Cut your tofu into rectangular blocks.

Marinate your tofu in soy sauce, tamari, or Bragg's Liquid Aminos.

Drain off the soy sauce and sprinkle with steak seasoning. (about 2 tsp.)

Bake on an oiled cookie sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 40-45 minutes.

Tofu Steaks

soak your tofu in a tofu marinade of choice.

Drain the marinade and coat your tofu in 1/3 cup of corn starch, 3/4 tsp salt and a dash of pepper.

Extra-Crispy Baked Tofu

Marinate in the flavored tofu marinade of choice for at least 15 minutes.

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40-45 minutes flipping every 10-15 minutes.

Balsamic, Teriyaki, or Sweet Thai Tofu

Marinate your tofu in soy sauce, tamari, or Bragg&#x27;s Liquid Aminos if desired.

Bake on an oiled cookie sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes flipping cubes every 10 minutes.

Toss the partially cooked tofu bites in a bowl with 1 cup of sauce of choice.

Arrange back on the parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Buffalo and Barbecue Tofu

Press the tofu and cut it into long thin slices.

Mix together 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tbsp liquid smoke, 1 tbsp molasses, 1 tbsp canola oil  1/4 tsp salt, and a dash of onion and garlic powder along with 1/4 cup hot water.

Marinate the tofu strips for at least 15 minutes.

Bake the tofu at 300°F (150°C) for about 90 minutes to get a jerky-like texture. Flip every 20 minutes.

Tofu Jerky

Mix together 2 tbsp of Bragg&#x27;s Liquid Aminos, 1 tbsp liquid smoke, 1 tbsp melted refined coconut oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp hot water.

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes flipping every 10-15 minutes..  (Bake time will vary depending on how thin you sliced the tofu).  (You can also crumble the tofu and bake for about 25 minutes for tofu bacon bits).

Tofu Bacon (or Tofu Bacon Bits)

Press as much liquid as possible out of a block of tofu.

Use your hands to break it apart into small crumbly pieces.

Drizzle 2 tbsp of canola or light olive oil over the top of it and mix the oil around.

Sprinkle with 2 tsp of taco seasoning, mix and spread out on a cookies sheet.

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes stirring the tofu crumbles every 10 minutes.

Tofu Taco Crumbles

Drain and press a block of tofu getting out as much liquid as possible.

Mix together 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crumbled crackers, 1/4 cup flour, 2 tsp spices of choice, 1/4 tsp salt to make a breading.

Sprinkle tofu with some soy sauce or equivalent.

Place the tofu in the breading and press down a little to make the coating stick to the tofu.

Flip over and coat the other side.

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40-45 minutes flipping after 20 minutes.

Breaded Tofu

This easy and super crispy tofu recipe can be air-fried or oven-baked. Made with just 6 simple ingredients, this foolproof recipe is ready in under 15 minutes. It&#39;s a healthy, high-protein option perfect for dinner, lunch, meal prep, or as a nutritious addition to salads.

Super Crispy Tofu (Air Fried or Oven Baked)

tofu

olive oil

cornstarch

paprika

onion powder

salt (or

½ tsp black pepper

Press Tofu: Drain the tofu from its package and wrap the block in paper towels or a clean, absorbent dish towel. Place it on a flat surface and press it down firmly for at least 30 minutes. You can do this by placing the wrapped tofu on a plate with folded paper towels on each side and adding a weight on top, such as a cutting board. Alternatively, use a tofu press if available.

Preheat: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) or your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Cut Tofu: Cut the pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes, aiming for approximately 3/4 inch each. You should get about 40 cubes from one block.

Season Tofu: In a large bowl, gently toss the tofu cubes with olive oil until they are evenly coated. Add the cornstarch or arrowroot starch, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the tofu cubes. Gently toss until the tofu is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

For Air Fryer Cooking (15 minutes): Preheat your air fryer and evenly space out the tofu cubes in the basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the tofu in batches. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tofu reaches your desired level of crispiness and turns golden brown.

For Oven Cooking (30 minutes): Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly space out the seasoned tofu cubes. Make sure they are distinct. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip each tofu cube over using tongs and return the baking sheet to the oven for another 15 minutes or until the tofu is golden brown and crispy.

Once cooked, serve the crispy tofu in a salad or bowl or with your favorite roasted vegetables, rice, or carb. Enjoy!

My first time making crispy tofu and my goodness I am hooked! So easy! Where have I been?!!

Best recipe for crispy tofu! It really does work!! Just haven’t tried reheating yet… :)

Too much paprika, i will use1/2 tsp next time!

I prepared the crispy tofu for a dish in which I combined it with a spicy cashew/peanut sauce, steamed spinach, and whole wheat noodles.  I just omitted the paprika from the tofu recipe. The crispy tofu is tasty and highly versatile.

What is the sauce in your photo? I'm curious what would make a good dip for this?

Excellent recipe!

I had a question: once the 14oz of extra-firm tofu is cooked, it seems like there is only enough for three 2.2oz servings, rather than four.  I understand that some of the weight of the tofu is initially from the water that gets squeezed out, but I was wondering how your servings compare in weight, and what i might do differently. Thanks!

So crispy it’s crazy! Love it and make it weekly now!!

Love this recipe!! I’m new to tofu and don’t think I need to try it any other way.

Another delicious and easy air fryer recipe! Perfect amount of crisp to these babies !

I struggle with getting my tofu to crisp up, but this recipe gives it the perfect crunch every time!

So easy, flavorful, and crispy!! Tofu is usually such a pain, but this recipe is AMAZING!

One of the BESTTTTTT tofu recipes I have tried!

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