Crispy Tofu Four Ways (Original video)

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
• Remove excess water from tofu by soaking in hot salty water.
• Tear tofu into irregular chunks for more surface area.
• Season with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
• Pan-fry in olive oil until crispy.
• Freeze tofu, then defrost for a spongier texture.
• Cut tofu into cubes and season with oil, salt, pepper, and starch.
• Add avocado oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, arrowroot powder, panko breadcrumbs, and sesame seeds.
• Bake at 425°F until deeply golden and crisp.
• Soak tofu in hot water salt solution.
• Batter with cornstarch and white rice flour seasoned with salt, white pepper, and garlic powder.
• Deep fry until golden and firm.
• Preheat air fryer.
• Toss tofu cubes with oil and starch.
• Air fry at 375°F until crispy, shaking the basket periodically.

Instructions:

1. For Pan-Fried Tofu:
2. For Baked Tofu:
3. For Deep-Fried Tofu:
4. For Air-Fried Tofu: