Another super simple, quick and delicious dish for you! This Crispy Cornflake Baked Tofu is my new obsession. I can’t even believe I’m saying that! My mom used to make tofu back in the day when tofu wasn’t even cool. She was the one mom shopping at Whole Foods before it was even Whole Foods. I think it was called Fresh Fields. I used to think everything was so disgusting, especially weird tofu.
This reminds me of her so much because it’s 100% something she would make, and still does today! You know how I always talk about continuing to expose your children to foods without pressure? I guess it works! Even if it did take me 35 years to come around.
You guys are gonna love this. It takes only 5 minutes to prep and it’s baked in the oven so easy clean up. Honestly, they get so crispy they basically taste like chicken nuggets! Can’t wait for you to try!
Crispy Cornflake Baked Tofu
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Crispy Cornflake Baked Tofu is lightly seasoned and baked in the oven to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz container of sprouted tofu, extra firm
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- olive oil
- 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Drain the water from the tofu package. Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Place sliced tofu on a paper towel lined plate and press the tops with another paper towel to soak up extra moisture.
- Mix the salt, pepper and garlic pepper together in a small bowl and set aside. Place the corn flake crumbs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- Lightly brush or spray both sides of the tofu with olive oil. Evenly sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides, then coat the tofu with the cornflake crumbs on all sides, tapping off any excess.
- Place tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until crispy. Lightly spray the tops before baking if you want them to get nice and brown. These are great served on their own, in a salad or dipped in soy sauce!
Krysten@freshfitkitchen
I love tofu!!!!! People think I am weird but when prepared all crispy and delish- it’s the best !!!
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Life is but a Dish
Yes, love it so much!
Tiffany
I love when your mom comes to visit. She is clearly a badass! I don’t know how old she is, but I want to be her when I grow up… and I’m 50! 🙂 xoxo
Life is but a Dish
She’s 60! Goals for sure!
Audra Zaranka
Hi, I am wondering if there is a way to get the nutritional information for this particular recipe? I just started Weight Watchers and not sure how to calculate the points for this without all that information.
Also, same with your Coconut Granola recipe. I make that ALL the time and love it. I eat it with a bit of yogurt.
So if there is any way possible to get that information for both of these recipes I would be ecstatic. If not, don’t sweat it 🙂
Thanks! Audra
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Life is but a Dish
Hi! So sorry, I don’t provide that information! But I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes!
Audra Zaranka
Can you substitute Panko breadcrumbs for the cornflake crumbs?
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Life is but a Dish
Sure!
Anne Gaw
The list says 🧄 powder but the instructions say 🧄 pepper.
Life is but a Dish
hmm…There is pepper and garlic powder in both, I just checked. Do you see it?
Nicola Grossi
What do you think about doing this on top of the stove, rather than in the oven? It is now 90 degrees (F) outside, and seemingly about 110 in my t-shirt! If it’s do-able, should I make any specific changes? That 1-lb-plus box of cornflakes has to be used.
Life is but a Dish
You can def do it on the stove! Just cook until crisp
Liza
I didn’t have any garlic powd.er on hand, so I tried to make up for it with some paprika and I can only recommend it!! Great and simple recipe, thank you 🙂