BBQ Tofu
Servings: 4 people
- 16 ounces (500 grams) tofu firm or extra firm
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) salt more or less to taste
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ teaspoon) black pepper
- 1 cup (250 grams) BBQ sauce or more to taste
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F or 200°C. Pat 16 ounces tofu dry with kitchen paper.With your hands, pull the tofu apart into bite-size pieces and add it to a large bowl.
- Toss the tofu with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.Each piece should be fully coated with the condiments.
- Transfer tofu onto a baking sheet and arrange it on a single layer.Bake in the oven at 400°F or 200°C for 25 minutes or in the air fryer for about 15 minutes.The tofu should be slightly charred and crisp on the edges.
- Add about ½ to ¾ cup of BBQ sauce (or more to taste), toss with a spatula until coated, and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Finally, take the tofu out of the oven, add more BBQ sauce to taste and enjoy.Optionally, you can garnish with chopped scallion tops and sesame seeds.
Nutrition information is an estimate for 1 serving on BBQ tofu out of 4 servings and with store-bought BBQ sauce.
Our homemade BBQ sauce has less sugar, salt, and fat.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Tofu: Use firm or extra firm only. Soft or silken tofu won’t work.
- Olive Oil: Swap with avocado oil or other vegetable oils.
- Soy Sauce: Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
- Smoked Paprika: Replace with liquid smoke or chipotle powder.
- Garlic Powder: Can be substituted with onion powder.
- BBQ Sauce: Use store-bought or homemade—your choice.
