HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CRISPY TOFU (3 WAYS!)

This CRISPY tofu is going to blow your mind! I show you how to make it three ways with meals at the end to help inspire you on what to have for dinner. Let me know what you think in the comments below :) #tofu #cookingathome #cookinghacks
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00:00 Intro
00:25 The recipes in this video (Sweet & Salty Tofu, BBQ & Pineapple Tofu, and Buffalo sauce Tofu)
01:01 Should you use an oven or air fryer?
01:23 How to cut tofu to make it crispy
02:27 How to make Sweet & Salty Crispy Tofu
04:38 How to make BBQ & Pineapple Crispy Tofu
05:43 How to make Buffalo Sauce Crispy Tofu
06:45 What I like to eat with Crispy Tofu
07:37 Sweet & Salty Crispy Tofu with Brown Rice, Sautéed Mushrooms, Spinach and Fresh Avocado
08:26 BBQ & Pineapple Crispy Tofu with Sweet Potato Fries and Salad
09:08 Buffalo Sauce Crispy Tofu with Salad
09:49 Thanks for watching!
Recipes:
Sweet & Salty crispy tofu marinade:
1 block of extra firm tofu
2 tbsp tamari (soy sauce or braggs works too)
2 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
BBQ & Pineapple tofu marinade:
1 block of extra firm tofu
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1-2 tbsp pineapple juice
4 pineapple rings
Buffalo Sauce tofu marinade:
1 block of extra firm tofu
1/4-1/3 cup buffalo sauce
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F (convection oven works best - or use an air fryer!) and have a non stick baking sheet ready.
1. Drain and pat dry extra firm tofu. If the tofu is think, cut in half lengthwise.
2. On one side of the tofu, score it in a criss cross pattern (watch the video for details).
3. Marinade tofu in a small dish with marinade of choice, making sure to get marinade in the cuts on the tofu. Flip the tofu over and marinade other side.
4. Place tofu (scored side up) on a non stick baking sheet.
5. Bake for proxy 40-45 minutes (check after 30-35 minutes to make sure its cooking well and not burning!) or until golden brown and crispy on top. Remove from oven and enjoy!
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[@redcurlvegan]

Top tip - place a chopstick both sides of the block of tofu when scoring, to ensure you don't go right through accidentally, and you also get even cuts 👌😊

[@karimevelasco2813]

Right when I just “accidentally” bought 3 packs of tofu cause I hadn’t eaten tofu in weeks and got excited lol

[@Simnettnutrition]

Haha I feel you

[@ultralightcam6963]

Right i just bought two of em

[@candicec2294]

I bought a pack of tofu at Costco!

[@kacha3389]

Right! Accidentally!!! 😅😂

[@yochanan1617]

@@Simnettnutrition hello, what are your thoughts on fake plant meat and natural flavors? I was told that natural flavors are just as bad or worse than artificial flavors

[@mollygrace3068]

Perfect! My kids aren’t vegan like me, and they don’t really like beans or fake meat, but they LOVE tofu. I just needed more inspiration to make it more often.

[@Incredible43]

Yes, great Tofu recipes! 😋 Thanks so much for sharing I just thawed 2 blocks to use this weekend. What I've done to avoid oil and have Sesame flavor is to toast whole Sesame seeds then grind them, use as much as you need for recipes.

[@lmcognitio2049]

Pineapple? Yep, that's definitely another level... Those dishes look really tasty and gorgeous! Tofu absorbs all the flavors and it is a great source of protein. And with the sauté mushrooms, you're killing me here, man.. my mouth is water now... Original and delicious recipe 👍

[@ginac2772]

After seeing your video today, I made this! I marinated the tofu in the fridge most of the day, then baked it. WOWZA so good.

[@josephr9551]

Derek, you're a talented athletic trainer and vegan cook. Tofu is like a blank canvas to create hundreds of vegan feasts.

[@shelleysmith4017]

These all look lush! I regularly make bbq tofu. I make crispy bbq tofu cubes to have with a quinoa tabouli salad, but have never tried it with pineapples. I make my own bbq sauce and love to add wasabi to it for a little extra kick. When I make the bbq cubes, I also have to bake some bbq tofu steaks, sliced as thin as possible as my family loves it cold for lunch the next day on pita bread with a salad. And if I don’t remember to do it, they get quite cross lol. But besides just adding my bbq sauce, I make up a bbq dry rub to put in it first…then as it cooks I brush the prepared bbq sauce on. I think it makes it much more intense in the bbq flavour. I have got to try the buffalo one tonight! That one had me drooling. Well, tbh all three had me drooling and wishing it were dinner time! I am always looking for high protein and low carb meals and yours are always tasty af. Thank you. Warmest Wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@loeserlegal]

Adding wasabi is a great idea. Got to try that with the powdered version.

[@shelleysmith4017]

@@loeserlegal it is the powdered version I use too. It works out really well. 😉

[@Maplecook]

That would go great with beer! haha

[@jessie12string48]

Oh man. Crystal mentioned sweet chili sauce tofu during your live, so I combined the two recipes... using this scoring method with firm tofu into the air fryer. Soooooo good. Used regular parchment paper and just punched some holes in it. Thanks for the tofu game changer

[@alexandrapaquette2159]

Great idea to score the tofu blocks to get sauce in the tofu when we press it, and making tofu crispier 🙌

[@geno5169]

I’ve been eating eggs for years until I had to them up .to switch to plant based foods. I just bought tofu. I really appreciate you showing us a different was of using tofu for eggs! Thank you Derek!

[@richmcbride9269]

Fantastic timing! We have just been talking about different ways to make tofu...we've had your crispy air fried tofu from your video awhile back about 2,000 times now and we need to mix it up a bit 🙂

[@Simnettnutrition]

Oh that is such a great recipe. One of my favs for sure. This recipe is fun and different, I hope you like it!

[@goodaskale]

The creativity, execution, and presentation of this video is awesome! This would make even a meat-lover consider tofu. I can't wait to try the Buffalo Marinade!

[@enerjustics]

Can't say it does 😆 But it's a great video with great plant based recipes

[@lizpimentel2566]

I'm definitely trying the first marinade! I got tofu and a kabocha squash and had no idea how I was going to make the tofu but this will be perfect. Thanks for the amazing recipes!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Enjoy! the first marinade is what started it all. Haha so good.

[@touchofclass6415]

I have the barbecue pineapple one in the oven cooking now! Thank you so much for all your great recipes, I love watching you cook.

[@jackiecuba3414]

I am SO trying all of these. Thanks for being awesome, Derek! :-)

[@lisamarielindenschmidt649]

Thank you for this video! I'm always looking for new ways to cook tofu, so I appreciate the scoring idea!

[@sujatam6659]

Love to try all 3!! Looks very tempting. Thank you for all your hard work 🙏

[@desihorton3389]

Wow....great idea with the cross cuttinh😮Looks GREAT!!

[@brendafarris7350]

3 gorgeous meals!! wow - you are truly inspirational!

[@RichardKentMatthews]

Best tofu recipes I've seen in this current century. You nailed it. As usual. Thanks.

[@adavan54]

Will definitely try these. Thank you for all your inspiration and education! You definitely work hard both personally and professionally. Keep doing you ❤

[@garlandstyle5797]

OMGosh.. That looks amazing. I have to try this way of preparing Tofu. :) Thanks

[@susan6437]

Wow thank you very much. I am going to try all of them. Yummy

[@emilymarshall5523]

Looking forward to trying the one with the Buffalo Sauce. Your recipe for the homemade Buffalo sauce is my absolute favorite!!! What a great way to use it!

[@susanwaterworth5622]

All three look yummy! Thank you.

[@kimk3842]

YUM!!! I look forward to trying these.😃

[@OnyxHU44]

Thanks for sharing! They all look delicious and I can't wait to try them!

[@heidilynnfrost7400]

THIS looks absolutely amazing!!!

[@fairwearth690]

Yumm, looking forward to making these! What a creative, innovative way to cut the tofu, it looks amazing and much quicker than marinating the blocks to get the flavour into it!

[@laurenzdeganos9875]

My mouth is watering 🤤 the dish is so colorful 🌈 looks divine!

[@barrbuff]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.(and caring)

[@spinelli6666]

LOVE your recipes and videos ❤️

[@felisagatuna6257]

Epic recipes!! Thanks

[@linzertube]

Thanks Derek! Such a great idea to score the tofu. I can’t wait to try it and your sauces.

[@fredallen5999]

I'm fired up! Thankyou For these recipes its what's for dinner the next three nights! Yum!

[@kacha3389]

Thank you so much for sharing! It looks amazing! ❤

[@1985emmalouise]

Definitely giving this a go 😍 I love tofu! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@thistlestovines]

ALWAYS excited for tofu recipes! 🎉

[@lewishayes9228]

I will definitely try a couple of these. One that I have done in the past is an overnight soak in a bag that was really good. Soy sauce and fresh ginger.... great. Keep up the great videos

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thats sounds amazing.

[@faithjohnson3996]

Can't wait to try these!!! Thank you!

[@lenalootens5625]

Great video! Thank you. Greetings from Belgium

[@seedygreen]

Cool! I need to give these a go!

[@jeristowell2635]

Yum!!! I will be trying all 3! Thanks 😊

[@evelynross6144]

Great recipes. Those broccoli sprouts look amazing 😋

[@Ecotrekbistro]

So excited to make these! Thank you!

[@yogaunity4797]

Wow thank you!!! Yum this is definitely going into the meal rotation!!

[@gGadget]

So excited to try this tofu cut technic in the air fryer tonight!! Definitely going for the buffalo variant. Always my favorite

[@jsavannah123]

Love tofu! Love your channel!

[@jlbutters2]

I'm so hungry now! Can't wait to try these recipes. Thanks 😊

[@anjah.3206]

These look all amazing 🤤 Thank you so much 🥰 Lots of love from berlin germany😘

[@EckersellFamilyLife]

I made the barbecue pineapple version. It was a game changer for me! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@efortunywhitton]

Wow... just wow... those look AMAZING!! DEF. GOING TO TRY SOON! 😊

[@kathiegoldy3852]

Love the idea of flavor infusion can’t wait to try these bowls

[@s.b.7252]

I want all of them. Looks so delicious.

[@sarahhagen2051]

I’m going to have to give this try. Thanks for sharing!

[@enriquecallender5368]

Awsome dude!!!!!

[@mcuch4253]

Love your glow and smile!! What a joy you are

[@janetrobison2765]

They all look great!

[@joannemartin1874]

Can hardly wait to try it

[@poppy2443]

Thank you!! This is so helpful.

[@ryerye3147]

Awesome! I recently got a air fryer but will do it the way shown here! I've been a fan for years and appreciate the work you do.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yes this works in either the oven or air fryer. Air fryer cooks it a bit quicker, but experiment and find what works best for you!

[@roppelstables]

These look amazing!!! I know what I'll be eating tomorrow!

[@teemiller7499]

Ty so much for these ideas I like buffalo the most but the other two looks delicious as well

[@jeanedwards5606]

I did those amazing protein burritos of yours and they were so delicious I’m doing them again for lunch next week. Totally awesome thanks for sharing!!

[@richwilson1788]

Awesome idea

[@michellede2653]

Yum! I can’t wait to try all of them!!

[@mikeskylark1594]

AWESOME TOFU SLICES

[@Vranaanna]

I will try it for sure!

[@pennywilliams2429]

Just made the Sweet & Salty marinade and put it in the refrigerator. Will bake tomorrow and Instagram pictures. 🙂 Thank you, Derek!

[@RedHeadAgent]

great video. I liked the pace of the video. Not too rushed and not too long.

[@jeanedwards5606]

Going to have to try this also.

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Definite meal inspiration! Yummm!! Great video 👍

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks so much!

[@agataszreter6683]

All looks do delicious 😋 can’t wait to try it ❤

[@DebChance]

Can't wait to try them all!

[@raziyaswanart6621]

Thank you for the tips!

[@slr856]

The Asian version speaks to me! 😋👍🏻

[@veganover50]

Thanks so much. I just took out my tofu for dinner and needed some inspiration 😍

[@ladyfae4797]

They all look amazing Derek, no surprise there. 😊

[@emilysutton4535]

Definitely going to try all of these - your Buffalo sauce is awesome so I know we’ll like that one. The bbq pineapple version will probably be my favorite though😋

[@alidapc]

Great recipes & video, thanks

[@jilldoubell-smith3646]

😋 Yum, looks fantastic! Great idea to cut the tofu!!

[@Kathryn721]

I know what I'm making tomorrow! I'll start with the Buffalo sauce one. Yum!

[@jarrodh8041]

These look fantastic. I think my first to try will have to be the buffalo sauced one. Thanks and greetings from London 🇬🇧

[@wandabarnett7554]

They all look yummy! I will have to figure out which one I want to try first!

[@suicune2001]

Yum! I'll have try this!

[@podatus1098]

This was so much fun to watch. Definitely healthier than the way I cooked my tofu for lunch yesterday (it was tasty, but too much oil). Thank you, Derek!!!

[@marjoriemitchell4881]

You two are so cute! New to the channel. Love the laughter and ease of your videos along with the information.

[@nicolecobe1486]

Just watched this video as I have just bought some tofu and need a great way to use it. They all look delicious

[@Sondalyn]

Looks incredible! Never considered slicing the tofu up like that. I'll be doing that the next time I get some!

[@nitapanchu2803]

You 're the best one..thanks❤

[@lesleybell6096]

Can't wait to try any or all of these.

[@lesleybell6096]

Tried the bbq & your Buffalo Sauce ones. Put pineapple on the buffalo sauce one also & I loved how the sweet pineapple worked really well with the buffalo sauce. YUM

[@mommaz820]

I love your Buffalo sauce, make it all the time!! Yay broccoli sprouts!!!!

[@GreenVegan816]

Perfect timing! I have 8 or so packages of tofu to eat that I got for free. I can not wait to try cooking them this way. And they're going in the air fryer. Thanks!!!

[@ergolineL]

Wow man, that looks gorgeous!

[@clapwingbirb]

...oook! This video made me feel really hungry 🥺I am a huge fan of smoky flavour and I am slowly getting better at preparing tofu, so I might give a try to the buffalo tofu. Thank you so much man, these are great ideas for simple dishes

[@TheStarlutz]

I love how you mention adding orange or any citrus essential oil. Love using EOs in my recipes.

[@leslieb6676]

Looks so good! It's hard to pick, but Buffalo sauce tofu with a creamy coleslaw would be super tasty!

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

Awesome! Thank you so much. I think the bbq with pineapple and sweet potato fries 😍

[@consciouscaleb5990]

Wow looks great imma try this method