Sweet Crispy Chili Tofu (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)
This crispy chili tofu is sweet and spicy & a quick easy weeknight dinner! Ginger, lime, and brown sugar make this vegan tofu recipe irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz extra firm tofu, sliced vertically, then cut diagonally
- 1/3 cup corn starch
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sea Salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drain and press tofu for about 15 minutes (I use a High-Protein tofu, which doesn’t require pressing!)
- In a large bowl, place the tofu, corn starch, chili sauce, lime juice, chili powder, ground ginger, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir and coat to combine.
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the parchment paper. Place the tofu in a single row on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 40 minutes, flipping half way.
- Take the tofu out of the oven, and sprinkle with salt.
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