Description
Deliciously crispy fried tofu that’s perfect as a snack or a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu (well-drained and pressed)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Start by pressing the firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for about 15 minutes.
- Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes, roughly 1-inch each for optimal crispiness.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed tofu gently with cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until each piece is evenly coated.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add tofu cubes to the hot oil in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once crispy, remove the tofu with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the crispy tofu or serve alongside your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy the crispy goodness!
Notes
- Choose firm or extra-firm tofu for best results.
- Can substitute cornstarch with arrowroot starch for a different texture.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before adding tofu to avoid sogginess.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg