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.
