Oven Baked Tofu
This easy oven baked tofu recipe is made with simple ingredients and it makes crispy tofu every time.
Servings: 2 cups
Equipment
- Parchment paper I like King Arthur brand parchment paper.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Wrap the block of tofu in a few layers of paper towels and press between plates or pans. Or you can use a tofu press as mentioned above. Let the tofu sit in the “press” for about 15 minutes.
- Put 1 Tbsp each of soy sauce, olive oil, and corn starch in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Remove the tofu from the press or sack of plates and paper towels.
- Place the tofu on a cutting board and cut into 1 inch cubes: place the block of tofu on its side and slice it lengthwise 2 times so you now have 3 even-ish pieces of tofu. Turn the stack of slices, lay them flat, and slice lengthwise into 4 long strips. Turn the stack and slice across 6-7 times and you’ll have evenly sized tofu cubes ready to bake or air fry.
- Toss tofu cubes in the marinade.
- Place the coated tofu cubes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Using parchment paper means less clean up.
- Bake at 425° F for 20-25 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, flipping once about half way though the cooking time.
Notes
You can either use a tofu press or wrap the tofu in a few layers of paper towels and place between heavy dinner plates.
If you don't have cornstarch, you can still make baked tofu, it just won't get crispy.
A reminder not to crowd the tofu on the baking sheet or it won't be as crispy.