Can I bake the tofu for orange tofu instead of frying it?

Yes. Bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes until crisp, flipping halfway.

Can I air fry the tofu?

Yes. Air fry tofu cubes at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp or follow the directions for my Crispy Air Fryer Tofu .

What can I serve with orange tofu?

Orange tofu is delicious over rice, brown rice, or rice noodles. You can also serve it with steamed vegetables or a side salad like this Asian Cucumber Salad or Thai Peanut Noodle Salad .

One-Pan Crispy Orange Tofu

Name: One Pan Crispy Orange Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pack extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 2-inch pieces or cubes; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp avocado or canola oil for frying; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2-inch cube ginger, finely chopped; 1 and 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice; 4 tsp orange zest; 4 tbsp tamari (can sub soy sauce); 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 3-4 tbsp coconut sugar (can sub brown sugar); 2 tbsp cornstarch; Rice or noodles; sliced green onions; sesame seeds

Description

This Orange Tofu is made in one pan for a quick and easy high-protein Vegetarian and Vegan meal!

Ingredients

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Tofu

1 pack extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 2-inch pieces or cubes
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp avocado or canola oil for frying

Orange sauce

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-inch cube ginger, finely chopped
1 and 1/2 cups fresh-squeezed orange juice
4 tsp orange zest
4 tbsp tamari (can sub soy sauce)
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3-4 tbsp coconut sugar (can sub brown sugar)
2 tbsp cornstarch

For serving

Rice or noodles
sliced green onions
sesame seeds

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Instructions

Pat the tofu dry and cut it into cubes. Add the tofu to a bowl and toss with cornstarch until all sides are lightly coated.
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the tofu and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
While the tofu cooks, whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
Transfer the cooked tofu to a plate lined with paper towel. Carefully pour out any excess oil from the pan.
Pour the sauce into the pan and cook over medium heat until it begins to bubble and thicken slightly.
Add the tofu back into the pan and toss gently until every piece is coated in the sticky orange sauce.
Serve warm over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Notes

Use extra firm tofu for the best texture.
Press the tofu to help it crisp in the pan.
Avoid overcrowding the pan so the tofu browns evenly.
Simmer the sauce until it thickens before adding the tofu.
Serve immediately for the crispest texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 260
Sugar: 12g
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g