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Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu

Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu

Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu is a delicious vegetarian dish featuring crispy tofu in a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 5 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large baking sheet
  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Large pan

Ingredients
  

Tofu and Coating

  • 1 package super firm or extra firm tofu 16 oz
  • ⅓ cup plain plant-based milk or regular milk
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • thinly sliced green onions for garnish
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • rice for serving

Honey Garlic Sauce

  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic paste if you want some heat
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • salt pinch

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F and spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Add the milk, flour, and spices to a large bowl. Whisk together until you have a thick batter. Add the tofu chunks and gently mix until the tofu is completely coated in the batter.
  • Pour the panko over the tofu and carefully mix until the tofu is coated with panko. Press on panko with your fingers if needed.
  • Dump the tofu onto the greased pan. Spread out in a single layer and spray the top with cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Make the honey garlic sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl or jar. Heat a large pan over medium heat and pour in the sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  • Add the crispy baked tofu to the pan with the sauce. Mix until the tofu is completely coated. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with rice or veggies.

Notes

Serve this dish with rice and veggies for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu, Healthy Dinner, High-Protein, Tofu Recipe, Vegetarian
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