Description
This BBQ Baked Tofu is flavorful, crispy, and perfect as a main dish or a side!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite, check for vegan/gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
- Press tofu for at least 20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Pat dry, then cut into 1-inch cubes or slabs, as preferred.
- In a large bowl, toss tofu cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until fully coated.
- Arrange tofu in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Brush or toss baked tofu pieces generously with BBQ sauce. Return tofu to oven and bake another 10 minutes (at 400°F/200°C), until the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve hot, garnished with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality BBQ sauce.
- Can be served with rice or in a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg