Crispy Breaded Tofu
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Today I'll show you how to make Crispy Breaded Tofu that you can pan fry, air fry, or bake to enjoy as a delicious, protein-packed aspect to a meal with veggies, rice or noodles, or even on their own, or as a snack.
Author: The Edgy Veg
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 blocks of firm orextra firm tofu, pressed & cubed
- Tofu Marinade(Optional)
Crispy Tofu Coating
- 1-1/4 cup nutritional yeast, milled in a spice grinder or blender
- ¾ cup wheat germ, milled in a spice grinder or blender
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
How to Press Tofu
- Remove the tofu from the package and wrap with a clean dish towel.
- Place the tofu on a cutting board, and cover with a baking sheet, and something heavy, like a cast iron pan or two. Press for a minimum of 15 mins or up to overnight.
- In medium bowl, whisk together the milled nutritional yeast, wheat germ, garlic powder, and salt.
- Add tofu cubes and toss until each one is coated completely.
Fried Tofu
- In large pan, heat at least ½ an inch of oil over medium heat.
- Add tofu and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until evenly browned, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Air-fried Tofu
- Set air fryer to 350F for 5 minutes, shake the basket and then set for another 5-6 minutes.
Baked Tofu
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Add tofu to a lined baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until crispy.
Serve crispy tofu atop veggies, rice, or noodles, or with a dip of choice.
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2020/02/11/crispy-breaded-tofu-recipe/