Crispy Tofu Four Ways

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Ingredients

• Extra-firm tofu
• Kosher salt or sea salt
• Olive oil
• Cornstarch
• Arrowroot powder
• Potato starch
• Toasted sesame oil
• Soy sauce or tamari
• Panko breadcrumbs
• Sesame seeds
• White rice flour
• Garlic powder
• White pepper
• Avocado oil
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. For Pan-Fried Tofu
2. Remove excess water from tofu by soaking in hot salty water.
3. Tear tofu into irregular chunks for more surface area.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
5. Pan-fry in olive oil until crispy.
6. For Baked Tofu
7. Freeze tofu, then defrost for a spongier texture.
8. Cut tofu into cubes and season with oil, salt, pepper, and starch.
9. Add avocado oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, arrowroot powder, panko breadcrumbs, and sesame seeds.
10. Bake at 425°F until deeply golden and crisp.
11. For Deep-Fried Tofu
12. Soak tofu in hot water salt solution.
13. Batter with cornstarch and white rice flour seasoned with salt, white pepper, and garlic powder.
14. Deep fry until golden and firm.
15. For Air-Fried Tofu
16. Preheat air fryer.
17. Toss tofu cubes with oil and starch.
18. Air fry at 375°F until crispy, shaking the basket periodically.
19. Enjoy the crispy tofu prepared using your preferred method!

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