Here's a easy recipe for Crispy Tofu that can be made on the stovetop in 20 minutes with just 3 ingredients. You'll find a million uses for this crispy tofu and fun ways to season it - adding it to meals you are already making!
Recipe by Sylvia Fountaine on November 18, 2019
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
5 stars ( reviews)
Keywords
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Ingredients
8 ounces tofu (non-GMO, firm, extra firm, or sprouted- do not use “silken”)
2-3 tablespoons oil ( coconut, avocado, peanut)
five finger pinch salt
five finger pinch cracked pepper
Categories
vegan
Cuisine
american
Steps
Place the block of tofu on a kitchen towel or paper towels, and bring up the sides, wrapping it up and pressing gently. (FYI: weighting or pressing all the liquid out will make it chewy. So just lightly press.)
, again, pat gently with paper towels. It may still feel damp, it’s ok. 🙂
Heat oil over medium-high heat and season the oil in the skillet– generously with salt and pepper (not the tofu).
Carefully place each piece of tofu in the oil – don’t just throw it in, it will splatter. Season the top  with a little salt and pepper.
Let the tofu crisp up before turning. (Tofu likes to stick, but once it crisps, it will naturally contract and release itself from the pan. If it is sticking, it is not ready to turn. ) Give the pan a good shake to test. Using a metal spatula turn over. Sear most sides until golden. Or just sear two sides for less oil.
Place on a paper towel-line plate until ready to use (or keep warm in an oven- don’t stack, single layer is best to retain crispiness.)
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 4 ounces
Calories: 206 calories
Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
Protein: 9.2 g
Fat: 19.4 g
Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 298.6 mg
Sugar: 0.7 g
Reviews
Carleen on 2025-08-06 (5 stars): This recipe is the answer to the dry chewy tofu I have been making! This is delicious, easy and less work than pressing first with a better end result. Thank you.