Crispy Barbequed Tofu Slices

Crispy Barbequed Tofu Slices
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    873

Transform simple tofu into a flavor-packed delight with these crispy, barbecued slices. Freezing the tofu gives it a surprisingly meaty texture, perfect for soaking up the tangy-sweet barbecue sauce. A crowd-pleaser for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    15 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    1348 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Tofu: Drain tofu, and slice into strips. Place in a plastic bag or container, and freeze overnight to enhance its texture. (8 hours)

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Recipe View Thaw and Dry: Thaw the frozen tofu strips completely. Once thawed, gently blot the tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step is crucial for achieving optimal crispiness. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare for Frying: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon of barbeque sauce until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Fry the Tofu: Dip each tofu slice into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dredge the tofu in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Fry the coated tofu in the hot oil for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Drain and Cool: Remove the fried tofu slices from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil and cool slightly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare for Broiling: Preheat the oven's broiler to high. Brush the fried tofu slices generously with additional barbeque sauce. Allow the tofu to marinate for a few minutes while the broiler heats up. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Broil to Perfection: Arrange the sauced tofu slices on a broiler pan or wire rack set over a cookie sheet for best results. Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil for 5 minutes on each side, or until the tofu is browned and crisp, watching closely to prevent burning. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve and Enjoy: Serve the crispy barbecued tofu slices warm with the remaining barbeque sauce for dipping. Enjoy!

For an extra smoky flavor, use a wood-smoked barbeque sauce.
If you don't have time to freeze the tofu overnight, press it firmly between paper towels for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water.
Experiment with different barbeque sauce flavors to customize the recipe to your liking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 291 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Tommie Metz

    These were surprisingly delicious! The freezing trick really works wonders on the tofu's texture.

  • Cheyanne Streich

    My kids loved these! I used a milder BBQ sauce for them and they devoured them.

  • Francis Haag

    Easy to make and a great way to get some protein. Will definitely make again!

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