Easy Crispy Soy Glazed Tofu
Golden, crispy tofu tossed in a sticky honey soy glaze. Fast, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight bowls or noodles.
Servings: 2
Calories: 1317kcal
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 block 16 oz tofu, sliced (deep fried or air fried)
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- green onion and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Drench tofu in cornstarch: Cut the tofu into cubes and pat them dry. Coat each piece evenly with cornstarch for that crispy finish.1 block 16 oz tofu, sliced (deep fried or air fried), 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- Fry tofu: Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu cubes until they’re golden and crispy on all sides. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.2 tablespoon oil for frying
- Mix sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar.2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoons water, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- Coat tofu: Add the tofu back to the pan and pour the sauce over. Toss to coat evenly until the sauce thickens and clings to the tofu. Garnish and serve immediately.green onion and sesame seeds for garnish
Notes
- Pat the tofu dry: Removing as much moisture as possible before cooking helps achieve a crispy texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Fry the tofu in batches to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Adjust the sweetness: You can add more or less honey to the glaze depending on your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 1317kcal | Carbohydrates: 78.9g | Protein: 75.1g | Fat: 83.7g | Saturated Fat: 14.1g | Sodium: 5744mg | Potassium: 1628mg | Fiber: 9.2g | Sugar: 48.1g | Calcium: 1721mg | Iron: 16mg
