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The Best Crispy Baked Tofu (No Oil)

Let me show you how to cook tofu without oil. It's super simple and you only need a few ingredients to get great results! This crispy baked tofu is perfect to use for tacos, wraps, salads, and pasta, or to coat with your favorite sauce.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 44kcal

Equipment

  • Tofu Press
  • Large Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Press a block of firm tofu in a tofu press over a plate (to catch the water) for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, drain the liquid and lay the block of tofu on a parchment-lined tray. Use a sharp knife to cut the block of tofu into 4 slices that are 1-inch wide. 
  • Next, cut the tofu block into 4 slices the other direction. Then, lay each row down flat and cut each row in half again. You should end up with 32 1-inch x 1-inch cubes.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp of tamari evenly over the tofu cubes and use a large spoon to quickly toss the cubes around the tray to absorb all of the tamari. This light coating of tamari seasons the tofu and helps dry seasonings stick without oil. 
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 tbsp taco seasonings, and 1 tbsp arrowroot powder over the tofu cubes. Toss to coat each piece in the seasonings.
  • Arrange the cubes so they are not touching each other on the tray and then bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.  

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg