Easy Crispy Tofu
An easy crispy tofu recipe that is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Made with cornstarch and other simple pantry ingredients, this main dish is ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1½ tbsp Lemon juice
- 1½ tsp Pure maple syrup
- 1-2 tsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 14 oz Extra firm tofu
- 5-6 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup green onion cut in rings
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup, sriracha, and garlic powder.
- Add the tofu, green onion, sesame seeds and toss gently to coat, arranging the tofu in a single layer in the bowl. Let marinate 15-20 minutes, flipping the tofu once.
- Transfer the tofu to a zip-top freezer bag, discarding any leftover marinade. Add cornstarch to the bag one tablespoon at a time, zipping it up and shaking around to coat the tofu entirely.
- You have enough when there’s a thin white layer of cornstarch covering the tofu.
- Heat coconut oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tofu and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
