Fried tofu cubes are the incredible, crispy snack you did not know you needed! Make it once, and you’ll want to keep packs of tofu in your fridge at all times to whip some up for everything from snacks to dinner curries.
How To Make The Best Ever Fried Tofu Cubes
Picture this. You pop an unassuming cubes of fried tofu in your mouth. All at once, you get crunch, saltiness, and an unexpected flavor sensation.
Who knew fried tofu could be so delicious? I certainly didn’t until I tried some for the first time. And did you know tofu is a surprisingly healthy food? Let’s get started.
Fried Tofu Ingredients
Here’s what you need:
- Firm tofu
- Avocado oil
- Salt
- Organic cornstarch
That’s it!
Fried Tofu Preparation Steps
First, you will need to drain the tofu and cut it into 4 slices lengthwise. Set them on a clean towel or paper towels, cover with more towels, and set a heavy wait on top to help squeeze the water out. Then, cut each slice in half, then into cubed width wise.
Add them to a bowl with about a third of a cup of corn starch and some salt, gently toss, and set aside. In the meanwhile, heat up about an inch of avocado oil in a saucepan or use a deep fryer (an air fryer would also be fantastic if you have one!). Delicately, add tofu cubes to the hot oil, and cook until crispy, turning them over once if necessary. Set on paper towels to drain, adding salt right away, while you make the next batch.
Crispy Fried Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 13-oz pack of firm or extra-firm tofu
- About 1/3 cup corn starch, organic
- Salt
- Avocado oil
Directions
- Cut the tofu into cubes. Press between clean kitchen towels to drain.
- Toss in cornstarch with a generous pinch of salt.
- Fry in hot avocado oil in small batches until crispy.
- Salt lightly out of the oil and serve hot.
Remember! Hot oil can be very dangerous. Always review the Safety Pledge books with your children before going on a cooking adventure with them. And as always, if you’ve tried this recipe, let us know about it here!
