Simple Baked Tofu
This simple baked tofu uses just three core ingredients to transform everyday tofu into golden, satisfyingly crunchy nuggets. With a pillowy interior and a perfectly seasoned exterior, these versatile cubes add clean plant protein to any salad, stir-fry, or grain bowl.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218ºC) and arrange an oven rack in the top third. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice the extra-firm tofu (1 block) into 4 slabs. Wrap them in a dish towel and place a heavy book on top to press for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Cut the pressed tofu into 0.5 to 0.75 inch cubes.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the tofu cubes with olive oil (1.5 tbsp), kosher salt (1 tsp), and black pepper (0.25 tsp). Toss gently to coat.
- 5
Add the potato starch (2 tbsp) and toss as gently as possible until the tofu is evenly coated.
- 6
Arrange the tofu on the sheet pan in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
- 7
Flip the tofu pieces with a spatula and bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
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