Crispy tofu recipe | Good Food

Crispy tofu on a plate beside a chilli dipping sauce

280g extra-firm tofu
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp sunflower oil
1 garlic clove
finely grated or ⅓ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp hot smoked paprika
or ½ tsp cayenne
2 tbsp cornflour
sliced spring onions
to serve
sweet chilli sauce or sriracha
to serve

Method

step 1
Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Thickly slice the tofu and pat dry well with kitchen paper. Cut into 20-25 cubes.
step 2
Mix the soy sauce, both oils, garlic, paprika or cayenne and a pinch of salt together in a bowl. Add the tofu, turning to coat, then sprinkle on the cornflour, stirring gently until evenly coated.
step 3
Transfer to a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 25-30 mins, shaking halfway through, until crisp and golden. Serve with sliced spring onions scattered over and sweet chilli sauce or sriracha on the side.