Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 14 oz firm or super firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp flour ((all purpose), Use rice flour or more starch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp starch ((tapioca or corn starch))
  • 2 tsp soy sauce (, tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 tsp  salt (, optional)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (, see notes for gluten-free)
  • 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

Instruction

  • Press the Tofu in a tofu press or place between paper towels and top with a few books or similar heavy weight for 15 mins. Then slice into 1/2 inch fingers. Line a baking dish or sheet with parchment or grease with a bit of oil. Preheat the oven to 400 deg F (205 C).
  • Mix the batter ingredients in a shallow bowl. Mix the breadcrumbs and bagel seasoning in another shallow bowl.
  • Dip each tofu in the batter with one hand and transfer to the breading bowl. Use the other hand to coat with the seasoning mixture and place in the baking dish and inch away from each other. Spray oil on top (optional)
  • Bake at 400 deg F for 35 mins or until golden.
  • Serve the crisp tofu with vegan ranch or vegan blue cheese dressing or hot sauce.