Blinners Team
Frying tofu is the quickest and easiest way to cook tofu that there is. Check below for this super easy way to make it on this how to fry tofu guide.
Let’s go…
Instructions
Time needed: 11 minutes
Frying tofu is a very simple and quick way to cook tofu. It achieves a VERY golden crunchy exterior that makes for a hearty plant-based meal.
- Step 1
Press extra firm tofu for about 30 minutes and cut into triangles. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add tofu to the pan in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. Allow tofu to cook, undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes or until the underside is golden brown and crispy.
- Step 2
Flip the tofu pieces and season the cooked side with salt. Allow the second side to cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the second side is golden brown and crispy. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Season second side with salt.
- Step 3
This crispy tofu can be tossed with a sauce after cooking for extra flavor. We used triangles of tofu, but cubed or sliced tofu works well with this cooking method, too. If cooking cubed tofu, flip onto all sides during the cooking process to ensure even crispiness.
If desired you can add a sauce toward the end of the cooking process and flip tofu over to coat and allow sauce to brown at the edges. If planning to add sauce during cooking process, use slightly less oil while frying to avoid splattering and an overly oily sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
For these instructions, cook it at medium to high heat.
It should take no longer than 11 minutes.
When it’s done both sides should be golden and crispy.
We recommend you use avocado oil, given its high smoke point it is good for frying food.
See our avocado oil article here to find out more about our reasons for this recommendation.
Other Ways To Make Tofu
If you’re looking for other ways to make tofu, we have few other options that could appeal to what you’re looking for on our website:
- How to Cook Tofu
- How to Bake Tofu
- How to Bake CRISPY Tofu
- How to Air Fry
- How to Sauté Tofu
- How to Scramble Tofu
Also, make sure to look into the Frequently Asked Questions about tofu from our index post on this topic and we hope those can answer any questions you may have.
