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5 SPICE CRISPY TOFU
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Crispy Five-Spice Tofu

5 from 1 vote
I love that this recipe is oil-free and crispy, it's a great way to have crispy tofu without cooking it in oil. Healthy Crispy Tofu, Yep that’s a thing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces firm tofu
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp five-spice powder
  • 3 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs

Method
 

How to make crispy tofu
  1. Press the tofu for 10 minutes.
  2. Cut the tofu into 8 squares.
  3. Season the tofu with kosher salt, and five-spice powder. Gently rub into the tofu.
  4. Place a dab of sweet chili sauce on top of each tofu square, spread the sauce over the tofu, and sprinkle the scallions over the top.
  5. Sprinkle and press the panko bread crumbs onto the top of the tofu.
  6. Repeat with the other side.
  7. Cook in an air fryer for 25-30 minutes set at 400 degrees.
  8. The tofu should be crispy and a light golden brown color.
If you don’t have an air fryer the oven works just fine. Place the tofu on a baking sheet, and cook in an oven set at 425 degrees for 40-45 minutes. 

    Notes

    Nutritional values are an estimate.