Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu

This easy sweet and spicy Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu is crispy on the outside. Perfect for a salad or sandwich.

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Here I've combined maple syrup and adobo sauce to create my favorite flavor combination - sweet and spicy. This Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu is just that.

Baking tofu is a great hands-off way to prepare tofu. After draining and pressing your tofu and preparing a marinade, there's not a lot to do.

Baking tofu is a whole lot cheaper than store-bought baked tofu and you can control the ingredients. Many packaged baked tofu products have gluten, so making your own is a great way for those of us who are gluten intolerant to be able to enjoy it.

There are so many different flavors that you can make, many of which you won't find in the stores. Customize the flavors to your liking, as I have done here.

If you love the combination of maple and chipotle as much as I do, check out my Maple Chipotle Cashews, my Maple Chipotle Black Bean Lettuce Wraps, or my Chipotle Black Bean Dip. They all combine maple and chipotle.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• It is sweet and spicy.
• It's an easy hands-off recipe that you can use in so many ways. Add it to fusion tacos, a sandwich, or a salad.
• It's cheaper than store-bought baked tofu.

🧾 Ingredients

• Tofu: I used extra firm tofu packaged in water in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You could also use firm tofu.
• Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could use another sweetener, but it will completely change the flavor profile. Maple and chipotle peppers go wonderfully together.
• Chipotle in adobo sauce: I used the adobo sauce because you don't have to blend the chipotle pepper. By using the adobo sauce instead of the chipotle peppers themselves, the tofu isn't too spicy. If you are gluten free, make sure to read labels, some brands contain gluten. You could also use chipotle powder.
• Salt: Enhances flavors. I like to use sea salt.

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

Step 1: Drain and press the tofu to get the water out. If you do not have a tofu press, you can place the tofu in between a clean towel and place a heavy object on top, like a cast iron skillet.

Step 2: Let sit for 15 minutes. Slice the tofu into cubes.

Step 3: Combine maple syrup, adobo sauce (from the chipotle in adobo can), and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4: Add the sliced tofu and coat it with the marinade. Let sit for 1 hour to overnight.

Step 5: Place the marinated tofu on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake the tofu for 20 minutes, flip, then bake it until it gets crispy on the outside.

🥡 Storage

This recipe will last 4-5 days in the fridge. You can use it in a variety of recipes to switch things up a bit.

🍽 Serving

• Salads
• Burritos
• Vegan quesadillas
• Tacos
• Sandwiches
• Pizza

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This Crispy Baked Tofu is an easy hands-off recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Another easy baked tofu recipe is my Asian Tofu Meatballs.

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Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu

This sweet and spicy Maple Chipotle Baked Tofu is crispy on the outside. It is simple and easy to make. It's perfect for a salad or sandwich.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

marinate 1 hour hour

Total Time 2 hours hours

Servings 3 (4 pieces per serving)

Calories 141kcal

Author Willow Moon

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tablespoon adobo sauce - from a can of chipotle in adobo (sauce only), make sure it's gluten free
• ▢ 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ▢ 14 ounces extra firm tofu drained and pressed
• ▢ Salt

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Instructions

• ▢
  Mix adobo sauce, maple syrup, and salt.
• ▢
  Cut tofu into 12 slices. Marinate in the adobo sauce and maple syrup for at least an hour to overnight.
• ▢
  Preheat oven to 400°F.
• ▢
  Bake marinated tofu at 400°F for 20 minutes, flip and bake another 20 minutes, or until crispy on the outside.

Notes

This recipe will last 4-5 days in the fridge. 

You can use chipotle powder instead of adobo sauce. If you do, you'll need about 1 tablespoon chipotle powder and ¼ cup maple syrup. 

When you bake the tofu, the chipotle powder will caramelize on the tofu. It will look kind of like it's burnt, but that's the chipotle powder caramelizing and because of it's natural color.

If you prefer a spicier baked tofu, you can also use the chipotle pepper instead of the adobo sauce. You'll just need to blend it before marinating.

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Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2142mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg

*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.