This baked Panko Tofu is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce for dinner or a snack.
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This Panko Tofu is one of my favorite meals recently. I love the crispy coating surrounding the soft inside.
I've been pairing it with a simple sauce, similar to my Vegan Thousand Island Dressing, but without the almond milk and hot sauce. The combo hits the spot.
I've also eaten it with a little sriracha sauce mixed in ketchup for a sweet and spicy sauce.
You can also serve it over rice with veggies. If you slice the tofu larger, you could serve it on a bun.
Other baked tofu recipes you might like are my Baked Tofu Nuggets recipe and my Baked Tofu Fries recipe.
❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It transforms tofu into a fun snack or meal. It's not only fun to eat, it's fun to make!
- Kids of all ages love it. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
- It can be customized to your liking. Use less spice or change the spices to your favorites. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce.
🧾 Ingredients
- Tofu: Firm or extra firm tofu works best. I used firm tofu packed in water found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.
- Tamari: I used low sodium gluten free tamari because I like to control the amount of salt. You could also use soy sauce, Bragg's liquid aminos or coconut aminos.
- Tapioca flour: Helps the batter stick to the tofu and adds a crispy texture.
- Gluten free panko style breadcrumbs: I tried two different brands - Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Panko Style Bread Crumbs and Kikkoman Panko Style Coating. I preferred the Kinnikinnick brand because it was easier to work with and stuck to the batter much better.
- Nutritional yeast: Adds a cheesy flavor.
- Paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder: Add spice and flavor. Adjust the amounts to your liking.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.
- Olive oil: For coating the parchment paper. Helps the panko become golden brown and crispy.
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
If you don't have a tofu press, place tofu on a clean towel. Fold the towel over the tofu.
Place a heavy object, like a cast iron skillet on top of the towel. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Step 1: Marinate the drained, pressed, and sliced tofu in a large shallow dish with tamari.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients.
Step 3: Whisk until mixed together.
Step 4: Add water and whisk.
Step 5: Dip the sliced tofu into the batter.
Step 6: Then dip the tofu into the panko breadcrumbs.
Step 7: Place the tofu on an oiled parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Step 8: Bake, flip, then bake some more until golden and crispy.
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📋 Recipe
Panko Tofu
Ingredients
- 14 ounces firm or extra firm tofu drained and pressed
- 2 tablespoons low sodium gluten free tamari
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
- 1 cup gluten free panko style breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Drain and press the tofu. If you do not have a tofu press, you can place it on a clean towel on a cutting board. Then place a heavy object, like a cast iron skillet on top. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Slice the tofu into blocks and place in a large shallow dish. Pour tamari over the tofu. Let marinate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- In a large mixing bowl combine tapioca flour, spices, and nutritional yeast. Whisk.
- Add water and whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl add the panko breadcrumbs.
- Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Spread enough olive oil on top to cover to the edges.
- Dip the marinated tofu into the batter, then into the panko. Set on top of the oiled parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400°, then flip, and bake another 20 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
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*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
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