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Extra crispy tofu with french fries and bbq sauce in a fast food basket
James Strange

Extra crispy tofu recipe

Recipe for a special breading that ensures tofu frys up extra crispy.
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 384
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Tofu 1 block of firm tofu
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Flour All purpose
  • 1/4 Cup soy milk Any plant based unsweetened milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup Tapioca granulated
  • 2 Cups Oil for frying

Method
 

Press the tofu
  1. Press the tofu for 45 minutes to 1 hour to remove excess moisture.
    Using a knife to cut tofu into six portions
  2. Cut the tofu into desired shapes
    Using a knife to cut tofu into six portions
  3. Lightly salt the outside of the tofu
    Dredging station setup for battering tofu.
Bread the tofu
  1. Dip the tofu into the flour and coat on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
    First step of dredging tofu, showing the tofu with flour.
  2. Dip the tofu into the milk / seasoning mixture.
    Second step of dredging tofu, showing the tofu with soy milk.
  3. Roll the tofu into the granulated tapioca to coat on all side.
    Final step of dredging tofu, showing the tofu with granulated tapioca.
  4. Let the tofu rest for at least ten minutes
    Final step of dredging tofu, showing the tofu with granulated tapioca.
Frying
  1. Heat the oil to 350 to 375 F
    Battered tofu being placed into hot oil for frying
  2. Carefully add the tofu to the hot oil
    Battered tofu being placed into hot oil for frying
  3. Working in batches fry until the tofu is starting to turn brown
    Tofu frying in hot oil
  4. Remove the tofu and place on a wire rack
    Extra crispy tofu with french fries and bbq sauce in a fast food basket