Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu (That's Actually Crispy!)
A delicious vegan dish featuring crispy tofu coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Tofu
- 14 oz Extra-Firm Tofu (pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 2-3 tbsp Avocado Oil (or other high-heat neutral oil)
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper
- 0.25 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 3 tbsp Honey (or maple syrup)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tsp water)
Instructions
- Press tofu for 30 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss tofu with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; simmer and add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Fry tofu in oil until crispy (2-3 min per side) or air fry at 400°F for 15-20 min.
- Gently toss tofu in sauce, garnish, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double coat the tofu with cornstarch.