Crispy chili garlic tofu bites for a tasty snack!
Crispy chili garlic tofu bites are a delicious and flavorful snack, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the tofu cubes to the marinade and let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle cornstarch over the marinated tofu and toss to coat evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a baking dish and add the tofu cubes in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can double coat the tofu with cornstarch.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce according to your spice preference.
- These bites can be served with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg