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Step 1 **How To Bake Tofu**
Step 2 Temperature: 400°F
Step 3 How long: 35-40 minutes
Step 4 How to know it’s done: golden brown, slightly crispy at the edges and chewy in the center
Step 5 Step 1: Press extra firm tofu for at least 30 minutes. Cut tofu into cubes or slabs and place in a glass dish.
Step 6 Step 2: Add a sauce or marinade over the tofu. A variety of oil or soy sauce based marinades work well.
Step 7 Step 3: Cover and allow tofu to marinate for about 30 minutes.
Step 8 Step 4: Transfer tofu to parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through. Marinade can be reserved and brushed onto tofu during the baking process for extra flavor.
Step 9 Step 5: Baked Tofu can be served as a main dish or added to noodle bowls, rice bowls, or salads.
Step 10 **How To Bake Crispy Tofu**
Step 11 Temperature: 425°F
Step 12 How long: 25 minutes
Step 13 How to know it’s done: golden brown, very crispy at the edges, and chewy in the center
Step 14 Step 1: Press extra firm tofu for at least 30 minutes. Cut tofu into cubes.
Step 15 Step 2: Place those cubes in a bowl, and toss gently with 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Step 16 Step 3: Arrange tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with some olive oil and salt.
Step 17 Step 4: Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes, or until as crispy as you’d like.
Step 18 Step 5: Serve in your favorite bowl or stir fry, or toss in a sauce and eat as an appetizer!
Step 19 **How To Air Fry Tofu**
Step 20 Temperature: 400 degrees F
Step 21 How long: 10-15 minutes
Step 22 How to know it’s done: when it’s got a seriously delicious, crispy exterior!
Step 23 Step 1: Whisk up your sauce. Cornstarch (2.5 tablespoons), nutritional yeast (2.5 tablespoons), soy sauce (2 tablespoons), and oil (2 tablespoons). Add a pinch of all-purpose spice mix. Voila! It’s your batter.
Step 24 Step 2: Rip your tofu and toss it in. I like to rip the tofu apart because it gets those fun craggly edges that hold onto all the batter. So just… rip, toss it in, and give it a gentle stir to coat.
Step 25 Step 3: Air fry for 10-15 minutes at 400 degrees F. I typically do 8-10 minute to start. Then give it a shake, and finish for another 5 minutes to get it extra nice and golden.
Step 26 **How To Sauté Tofu**
Step 27 Temperature: medium high heat
Step 28 How long: 20 minutes
Step 29 How to know it’s done: golden brown, slightly crispy at the edges and chewy in the center
Step 30 Step 1: Press extra firm tofu for at least 30 minutes and cut into cubes. Add a small amount of oil to a non-stick skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add tofu to pan and brown on each side for about 1-2 minutes for a total of about 15 minutes.
Step 31 Step 2: Once all sides of tofu are lightly golden brown, add about 1/4 cup of sauce.
Step 32 Step 3: Cook tofu, stirring frequently until sauce has been absorbed into tofu and caramelized around the edges creating a crispy exterior.
Step 33 Step 4: Add sautéed tofu to salads, stir fry, noodle bowls, or soup.
Step 34 **How To Fry Tofu**
Step 35 Temperature: medium high heat
Step 36 How long: 9-11 minutes
Step 37 How to know it’s done: both sides are golden and crispy
Step 38 Step 1: Press extra firm tofu for about 30 minutes and cut into triangles. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add tofu to the pan in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. Allow tofu to cook, undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes or until the underside is golden brown and crispy.
Step 39 Step 2: Flip the tofu pieces and season the cooked side with salt. Allow the second side to cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the second side is golden brown and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Season second side with salt.
Step 40 Step 3: This crispy tofu can be tossed with a sauce after cooking for extra flavor. We used triangles of tofu, but cubed or sliced tofu works well with this cooking method, too. If cooking cubed tofu, flip onto all sides during the cooking process to ensure even crispiness.
Step 41 **How To Scramble Tofu**
Step 42 Temperature: medium high heat
Step 43 How long: 15-17 minutes
Step 44 How to know it’s done: tofu pieces are browned and crispy
Step 45 Step 1: Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add pressed and sliced tofu to the pan. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break or ‘scramble’ the tofu into small pieces.
Step 46 Step 2: Once the tofu is scrambled, add some sauce or seasoning to the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes stirring or until all the tofu has been evenly coated in the seasoning or sauce and it has started to absorb into the tofu.
Step 47 Step 3: Then allow tofu to cook, undisturbed for about 4 minutes. This allows the tofu to become crispy. Give the tofu another quick stir to redistribute the cooking surface, and allow to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the tofu has achieved the desired crispiness. The longer you let the tofu cook undisturbed, the crispier the tofu will get.
