Name: Crispy Everything Bagel Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz firm tofu; 2 tbsp all purpose flour ((all purpose), Use rice flour or more starch for gluten-free); 2 tbsp tapioca starch ((tapioca or corn starch)); 2 tsp soy sauce (, tamari for gluten-free); 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.33 tsp salt (, optional); 0.33 cup water; 0.25 cup breadcrumbs (, see notes for gluten-free); 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning ((Quick Everything Bagel Seasoning: Mix 1.5 tbsp sesame seeds(white or a mix of white and black), 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 tsp onion flakes, 1 tsp dried minced garlic, 0.5 tsp flaked salt)); null null vegan ranch dressing (or vegan blue cheese dressing or hot sauce)

Instructions

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1

Press the firm tofu (14 oz) for 15 minutes, then slice into 0.5 inch fingers. Line a baking dish or sheet with parchment or grease lightly. Preheat the oven to 400 deg F (205 C).
2

In a shallow bowl, mix all purpose flour (2 tbsp), tapioca starch (2 tbsp), soy sauce (2 tsp), garlic powder (0.25 tsp), black pepper (0.25 tsp), salt (0.33 tsp) and water (0.33 cup) for the batter. In another shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs (0.25 cup) and everything bagel seasoning (3 tbsp).
3

Dip each tofu finger in the batter, then transfer to the breading mixture to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving an inch between each piece. Optionally, spray with oil.
4

Bake at 400 deg F (205 C) for 35 minutes or until golden and crispy.
5

Serve the crisp tofu with [vegan ranch dressing] or vegan blue cheese dressing or hot sauce.