An easy to make high protein side dish that’s fried to crispy perfection on the outside and chewy on the inside!

Crispy Pan Fried Tofu

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Speaking of creativity, tofu takes on the taste of the food you serve it with! It’s also high in protein and low in calories so it’s perfect for those who are trying to lose weight. This Easy Crispy Tofu is by far my favorite recipe for crispy tofu! It’s packed with such great flavor and it’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside!

If you love tofu as much as I do, then I think you’ll enjoy Vegan Orange Chicken , Sweet & Sour Tofu Meatballs , and Tofu Scramble , too!

What You’ll Need

2 (12 oz) Extra Firm Tofu, Cubed

4 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch

1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp Paprika, Heaped

Bragg’s Amino Acids

Oil for Frying

How to Make Easy Crispy Tofu

In a medium bowl, combine 4 1/2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 heaped tsp paprika, and Bragg’s Amino Acids until desired consistency is reached.

Cube 2 (12 oz) blocks of extra firm tofu and toss in the bowl, coating them in the mixture well.

Add oil in a frying pan over high heat, covering the bottom of the pan. Then reduce heat to medium for frying.

Fry tofu in a single layer, cooking each side until desired crispiness is reached.