BBQ Tofu
Crispy and flavorful tofu coated in a smoky barbecue glaze, perfect for wraps, salads, or as a main dish.
Equipment
- Oven or air fryer
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 16 oz. firm or extra firm tofu
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt (more or less to taste)
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (or more to taste)
HOMECOOKIN Slow Cooker, Extra Large 10 Quart Digital Programmable Slow Cookers with Timer
Ninja Air Fryer with Air Crisp | 5 QT Capacity fits up to 4lbs of Fries | 4-in-1 Pro
Instant Pot 6QT VORTEX Plus Air Fryer, 6-in-1
Cuisinart Stand Mixer, 12 Speed, 5.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl, Chef’s Whisk, Mixing Paddle, Dough Hook, Splash Guard w/ Pour Spout, White Linen, SM-50NAS, Manual
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the tofu dry with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.
- Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces for better absorption of flavors.
- Toss the tofu pieces with olive oil, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned tofu on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or 15 minutes in an air fryer, until slightly charred and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and toss with ½ to ¾ cup of BBQ sauce to coat.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Serve warm, adding more BBQ sauce if desired.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.