easy baked tofu

This Easy Baked Tofu is one of the easiest and best tofu dishes you’ll ever make! It’s perfect for meal prep, has a great texture and flavour, and comes out beautifully crispy in just 20 minutes.  

Easy Baked Tofu

soy sauce (or liquid aminos)

olive oil oil

cornstarch

garlic powder

onion powder

paprika

sea salt

black pepper

Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat and set it aside. 

In a medium size bowl place the pressed and cubed tofu. Add in liquid aminos and olive oil and toss to coat. Add in all of the other seasoning ingredients (the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sea salt and black pepper) and toss to thoroughly combine.

Place tofu on lined baking sheet, ensuring to give each piece space so that it doesn’t touch.  Cook for 20 minutes, shaking and flipping the tofu at 10 minutes, then continuing to cook. 

Remove after tofu is cooked. Allow to cool for a few minutes then serve. Enjoy!

Learn how to make the best baked tofu with just four simple ingredients! This versatile protein is perfect for sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, buddha bowls, and stir fry dishes.

How To Make The Best Baked Tofu (4 Ingredients!)

(16-ounce) block of regular firm or extra-firm tofu

soy sauce

liquid smoke

black pepper (optional)

Start by removing your tofu block from the package and draining the liquid. Wrap the tofu in clean paper towels and place something heavy on top of it to press out the excess water. A tofu press works best, but a few heavy books or cast iron skillets will do the job. Let it press for 10-15 minutes—this step is crucial for achieving the best results.

Once pressed, place your tofu on a cutting board and cut it into 8-12 pieces. Transfer these tofu pieces to a shallow bowl or baking dish.

Add soy sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and black pepper to a small bowl and whisk. This simple marinade creates flavorful tofu that works well in many dishes. Pour the tofu marinade over the tofu slices and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Arrange your tofu in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure the pieces don’t touch each other to ensure even cooking.

Bake for 20 minutes, flip the tofu pieces, and bake for another 10-15 minutes. When done, the tofu should be slightly firm and golden brown. Feel free to cook longer, depending on your preference of color and texture.

Remove from the oven and enjoy on sandwiches, grain bowls, stir-fry dishes, or as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.

I made this last night and it was easy and delicious.

Made this with pumpfu instead of tofu and it was very good.
Unlike tofu, pumpfu doesn’t need pressing. I marinated it overnight because it saved time day of baking.

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