Description
Discover the delightful experience of Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu, a dish that’s both irresistible in flavor and satisfying in texture. Each bite of Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu delivers a symphony of crispiness, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic, creating a fusion that’s hard not to fall in love with. In this easy vegetarian dinner recipe, you’ll learn how to elevate simple ingredients into a memorable meal that surprises and delights with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
- 1 (16 oz) package super firm, or extra firm tofu
- 1/3 cup plain plant-based milk, or regular milk
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Rice for serving
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup tamari, or soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons chili garlic paste
- 2–3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, and spices to form a thick batter. Add the tofu chunks to the bowl and gently mix until they’re well-coated.
- Pour the panko over the tofu and mix until each piece is covered. Transfer the tofu to the baking sheet, ensuring they are in a single layer. Spray the top with more cooking spray.
- Bake the tofu for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- As the tofu bakes, prepare the honey garlic sauce. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl or jar. Heat a large pan over medium heat, then pour in the sauce mixture. Stir regularly until it thickens and can coat the back of a spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the baked tofu to the pan with the sauce and mix until fully coated. Turn off the heat and garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with your choice of veggies and rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Press the tofu: Before starting with the recipe, press the tofu to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve maximum crispiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet: Ensure the tofu pieces are spread out and not touching each other on the sheet for even cooking.
- Adjust the heat: For those who prefer less spice, reduce the amount of chili garlic paste. Alternatively, add more for additional heat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu, vegetarian dinner, crispy tofu recipe