Description
Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu is a quick and flavorful tofu dinner made with extra firm tofu, garlic, honey, soy sauce, and a crisp cornstarch coating for the perfect sweet savory glaze. This easy crispy tofu recipe is great for weeknight meals, rice bowls, and simple meatless dinners.
Ingredients
14 ounces extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, then cut it into even bite sized cubes.
2. Toss the tofu with cornstarch until each piece is lightly coated.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and cook the tofu for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until golden and crisp on several sides.
4. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside briefly.
5. Lower the heat to medium and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
6. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and water, then simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Return the tofu to the skillet and toss gently until coated in the sauce.
8. Finish with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately.
Notes
For the crispiest texture, press the tofu well before cooking so excess moisture does not keep it from browning.
Do not overcrowd the pan or the tofu may steam instead of turning golden and crisp.
Serve right away for the best texture, since the sauce will soften the coating as it sits.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg