Crispy Baked Tofu. Try This Amazing Crispy Chicken Alternative

A super easy crispy baked tofu recipe that requires only 2 ingredients! It will take you less than 10 minutes to make and is the perfect protein addition to any vegan or vegetarian salad. All you need is firm tofu, nutritional yeast, and an oven!

Why Crispy Baked Tofu?

Sometimes you are looking for the fastest, easiest, and healthiest way to add a little bit of protein and oomph to your vegan or vegetarian salads. During these times, I often think oh just a piece of chicken or tuna would be so easy right now. Does this sound like you? This is why I came up with this incredibly easy tofu "chicken".

Only 2 Ingredients!

Yes, only 2 ingredients! All you need is firm tofu and nutritional yeast. A pinch of salt won't hurt too. But the nutritional yeast itself is quite salty, Therefore, if you prefer to not add any salt then that's no problem.

Only 3 Steps Required

1. Shred the tofu with your fingers
2. Stir in the nutritional yeast, making sure it is evenly combined throughout the tofu
3. Spread onto a baking lined baking tray, and bake for 10 minutes

Crispy Baked Tofu, Just Like Shredded Chicken

This recipe is a great substitute when you might otherwise use shredded chicken. To keep the process simple and quick, I like to shred the tofu with my fingers. If chicken imitation was your goal, you might choose to slice the tofu into long fine pieces with a knife instead. Regardless, the flavour remains the same.

Try It With...

Perfect for sprinkling over any salad or pasta dish, I recommend you try this recipe with one of my vegan salad or vegan pasta recipes. Some of my favourites are:

• Spinach & Ricotta Pasta
• Pesto Pasta
• Quinoa Chickpea Salad
• Mexican Bean Salad

Crispy Baked Tofu

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An easy crispy baked tofu recipe that requires only 2 ingredients. Perfect to add to any vegetarian / vegan pasta or salad.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 1 person

Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 100 grams firm tofu
• 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 pinch of salt optional

Instructions

 

• Pre heat oven to 350F or 180° and a line baking tray with baking paper
• In a bowl, break apart the firm tofu with a fork or with your fingers. Break into rough small sized pieces
• Add nutritional yeast (and salt if using) to the bowl. Stir with the tofu until all nutritional yeast is stuck to / combined with the tofu
• Evenly spread the tofu along the lined baking tray
• Bake for 10 minutes
• Remove from oven and sprinkle over your favourite salad or pasta!

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Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal

Keyword Crispy Tofu, Tofu

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