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Baked BBQ Tofu

This crispy tofu is tossed in simple seasonings and BBQ sauce then baked until almost blackened. It is the perfect protein addition to weeknight dinners.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 154kcal
Author: Cassidy Reeser, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce block super firm tofu extra firm also works
  • 1 tablespoon Sambal oelek see note #1
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce see note #2
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil canola, vegetable, or avocado
  • ⅓ cup BBQ sauce see note #3

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper (optional).
  • Prep the tofu: Drain off liquid from the tofu. Pat dry with a clean dishtowel or paper towel. Slice tofu into one-inch triangles or squares.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the tofu pieces with sambal oelek, soy sauce, and oil.
  • Spread out the pieces of tofu on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, careful not to overlap any tofu pieces.
  • Bake at 420F for 15-20 minutes, until the tofu appears golden. It shouldn't be 100% done. Remove from the oven.
  • Transfer tofu back to the bowl. Toss with ⅓ cup BBQ sauce, adding more as needed to evenly coat each piece of tofu.
  • Transfer back to the baking sheet to bake for an additional 5-10 minutes. Bake for 5 minutes for golden, crisp tofu. Bake for 10 minutes for almost blackened tofu. Remove from the oven and enjoy!

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Notes

  1. Sambal oelek adds a light amount of spice. Find it in the international aisle or condiments aisle. An equal amount of garlic chili paste or harissa can be used for a similar result.
  2. Soy sauce: An equal amount of regular soy sauce can be used. Tamari can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.
  3. BBQ sauce: Any kind of BBQ sauce will work in this recipe, but high sugar BBQ sauces result in crispier tofu
  4. Leftovers: Keep leftover tofu refrigerated in a closed container for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Air fry option: Lightly spray the air fryer rack. Air fry the tofu for 6-8 minutes at 400F, until golden. Remove from the air fryer and toss with BBQ sauce. Bake another 2-4 minutes, until the tofu starts to blacken around the edges.
Check out my BBQ tofu YouTube video for more tips and step-by-step video instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg