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    Modified: Jan 7, 2025 · Published: Jul 15, 2017 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Baked Tofu Fries

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    These addictive Baked Tofu Fries are crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Even tofu haters will love them!

    Baked Tofu Fries in a bowl.

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    These crispy Baked Tofu Fries are really addictive. These are good enough to eat by themselves, but I love to eat them with Raspberry Chipotle Ketchup, which is smoky and spicy.

    If you have never had Baked Tofu Fries, you are in for a treat! When extra firm tofu is baked, it becomes crispy on the outside while staying soft on the inside. When you add spices, the tofu takes on those flavors.

    I hear so many people say that they don't like tofu. I say that they haven't prepared it the right way.

    I think that if more people tried it baked or fried with herbs and spices, and a great sauce, they would fall in love with it. When it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, it is irresistible!

    It can even be made into Baked Tofu Nuggets and Tofu Bacon.

    Of course, I love it in other ways as well, like in a Tofu Scramble and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito, Tofu Ricotta, or Chocolate Pudding with Silken Tofu. It is incredibly versatile.

    Tofu is like meat in that it takes on the flavors you add to it. There were many times before I was vegan, when I ate meat that I needed a good sauce to go with it.

    In fact, I remember the sauce being the best part of the meal. My grandmother's roast beef, for one, had to be drenched in ketchup!

    I guarantee that even tofu haters in your life will love these!

    Of course, these are a lot healthier than French fries, and I like them better too. I feel satiated longer since they are high in protein and low in carbs. Since they are baked they are a lot less greasy than French fries.

    Not that I will be giving up French Fries forever, but these are a healthy alternative that I can eat as a meal. I ate these low carb Tofu Fries while on a vegan keto diet.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Healthy Fries
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    • They make a great snack or side dish.
    • They are more satiating than fries made with potatoes.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Baked tofu fries ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Extra firm or firm tofu: I've used both for this recipe. Both work. I like to buy tofu that's packed in water in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.
    • Herbs and spices: I used basil, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. They add a nice flavor with a little spice. Play around with different spices and combinations to see what you like.
    • Olive oil: For making the fries crispy and to help the spices to stick.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Tofu on a kitchen towel.

    Step 1: Drain and press the tofu. If you don't have a tofu press, place tofu in between a clean kitchen towel.

    Tofu with a towel and cast iron skillet on top of it.

    Step 2: Place a heavy object, like a cast iron skillet on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Slice tofu into long strips.

    Olive oil and seasoning in a bowl with spoon.

    Step 3: In a large bowl add olive oil, herbs, and spices.

    Tofu being coated in the seasoning mixture.

    Step 4: Coat the tofu strips in the seasoning mixture.

    Tofu strips on a parchment paper lined baking sheet before baking.

    Step 5: Place the tofu fries on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.

    Baked Tofu Fry being dipped in raspberry chipotle ketchup.

    *Baked Tofu Fries pictured with my Raspberry Chipotle Ketchup.

    Baked Tofu Fries with raspberry chipotle ketchup in background.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Are tofu fries healthier?

    Made with tofu instead of potatoes, they are packed with protein and have way less carbs. Since these tofu fries are baked they are healthier than fried foods.

    How long do tofu fries last?

    These tofu fries will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Other Healthy Fries

    Anything that I can make into fries, I am all in!

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      Cornmeal Breaded Asparagus Fries
    • Sriracha Baked Jicama Fries
      Sriracha Baked Jicama Fries
    • Baked Eggplant Fry dipped in sauce.
      Baked Eggplant Fries

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    These healthy tofu fries are truly addictive! Serve them as an appetizer or snack. 

    If you tried this Baked Tofu Fries Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Baked Tofu Fries
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    Baked Tofu Fries

    These addictive Baked Tofu Fries are crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Even tofu haters will love them!
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
    Pressing 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 132kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 15.5 ounces extra firm tofu drained and pressed
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon basil
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • In a mixing bowl add olive oil, herbs, and spices. Mix.
    • Slice tofu into long strips, about ¼ - ½" thick. Coat with marinade.
    • Place strips on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Flip, and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until crispy on the outside.

    Notes

    This recipe will last about 5 days in an airtight ocntainer in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Whack says

      October 19, 2023 at 3:02 am

      Hi Willow,

      Thanks for the recipe, it sounds delicious!

      Have you tried frrzing the TOFU, then letting it thaw before pressing and baking?

      I know it gets a lot more water out of the TOFU when pressed.

      I'm aching to try this.

      Thanks. In advance
      ---Whack

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 19, 2023 at 9:35 am

        No, I have not tried that method. I've known about it for years, but still have yet to try it.

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    2. Bo says

      October 25, 2021 at 5:59 am

      I made this several years ago and it was amazingly out of this world! Everyone loved it. Now I’ve decided to make it again but I don’t remember what I used. When it says “oregano” does it means the dried or the ground? Looking forward to making again. Thanks5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        October 25, 2021 at 7:59 am

        Thanks Bo! It’s ground oregano.

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