BBQ Tofu (Oven + Air Fryer Instructions)
Discover the perfect way to make smoky, tender BBQ tofu with easy step-by-step instructions for both the oven and air fryer, delivering a delicious vegetarian entree every time.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu pressed (extra water squeezed out)
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch more if needed
- ¼ cup - ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Cut the tofu into bit sized pieces or pull it apart into chunks with your hands.
- Add the tofu to a mixing bowl with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder salt and black pepper. Mix well until the tofu is coated. Add in the cornstarch and mix again until the cornstarch is no longer powdery and is coating all of the tofu.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. When the air fryer is preheated, add the tofu to the basket. Air fry for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
- Add the cooked tofu to a large mixing bowl. Add in ¼ cup to ½ cup of barbecue sauce and toss well to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Oven Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Follow steps 1-2 above.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the tofu out on the baking sheet. Bake for 35-45 minutes, stirring the tofu once half way through baking.
- Follow step 4 above.
Notes
- The tofu tends to be crispier when using the air fryer rather than the oven.
- If you only have the oven available and want a really crispy tofu, I recommend freezing the block of tofu overnight and thawing it before following the rest of this recipe. Freezing changes the texture of the tofu and allows it to become more crispy. Please note, you can do this with the air fryer method however if you press the tofu too much it will become dry and tough to eat (after it has been frozen).
- Serving suggestion: serve with rice and a veggies such as broccoli or a salad.
- Make sure to use your favorite bbq sauce for this recipe since the tofu will take on its flavor.
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