Description
Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu is a plant-based dish featuring golden, crunchy tofu coated in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky glaze. It’s a flavorful, satisfying meal perfect for weeknights and pairs well with rice, noodles, or veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp oil (for frying or baking)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for slurry)
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha, to taste
- Optional for serving: cooked rice or noodles
- Optional: steamed broccoli or snap peas
- Optional: sliced green onions
- Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Press tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
- In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry tofu on all sides until golden and crispy, about 10–12 minutes. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with a splash of water to make a slurry. Stir into the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Add tofu to the sauce and toss to coat. Let simmer for 1 more minute.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Add steamed veggies if desired.
Notes
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
- Air fry tofu at 400°F for 15 minutes for a lower-oil option.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Double the sauce if serving with rice or vegetables.
- Pressing tofu well is key to a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
