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Crispy and Crunchy Baked Tofu Bits

5 from 12 reader reviews
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 3 -4
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (454 grams) firm or extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mild paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground chillies (optional)

Instructions

  • Press your tofu for 15-30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Once the tofu is pressed, tear it up into small 1 to 2-inch pieces. Place the pieces in a large bowl and blot them dry with a kitchen towel, removing as much moisture as you can.
  • To the bowl, add the avocado oil and lots of salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat. Then, add the arrowroot starch, cornmeal, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and ground chillies (if using). Toss with a spatula to evenly coat all of the pieces.
  • Spread the coated tofu bits out on your prepared baking sheet, giving each piece as much space as possible. Slide the baking sheet into the oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
  • At the 15 minute mark, remove the tofu from the oven and give it a stir, flipping some of the pieces over. Spread the tofu out, and slide the baking sheet back into the oven for another 15 minutes, or until the pieces are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the crispy baked tofu bits immediately!

Equipment

  • Tofu Press

Recipe Notes

  • I have a tofu press, but you don't absolutely need one. Here's a tool-free guide from BBC.
  • Za'atar, Baharat seasoning, Montreal steak spice, Lemon pepper seasoning etc are all great flavor directions to go in if you want to play around.
  • You can bake this up ahead of time for meal prep. To reheat, spread the pieces out on a baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes at 425°F (or in an air fryer at 400°F), or until crisp again. Honestly, it loses some of its texture and flavour this way, but it can be done!
  • I use a half sheet pan for pretty much everything, and it is the perfect size here.
This crispy baked tofu is a simple and flavourful way to make tofu in the oven. Torn pieces of firm, pressed tofu are tossed with spices, arrowroot, and cornmeal before being baked for 30 minutes, or until golden and crisp.