HOW TO FRY TOFU CRISPY RECIPES

CRISPY FRIED TOFU RECIPE | ALLRECIPES

Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe | Allrecipes image

Deep-fried tofu that is crisp and golden brown on the outside and amazingly white and soft on the inside! Serve with your favorite Asian dish or dipping sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to several days or freeze for several weeks.

Provided by Sarah Dipity

Categories Appetizers and Snacks

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Yield 12 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
½ teaspoon salt
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

Wrap tofu in a clean towel and place onto a plate. Set another plate on top, and place a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for about 20 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
Cut tofu into 1-inch by 2-inch chunks. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt onto one slide; flip over and sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon on the other.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. To test if the oil is ready, dip a chopstick or wooden spoon in it; if bubbles rise, it is ready. If the oil smokes, it is too hot.
Gently place 5 to 8 pieces of tofu at a time in hot oil using metal tongs. Be very careful as oil may splatter; use a splatter guard if possible. Fry tofu until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
Drain tofu on a plate lined with several paper towels. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1 calories, CarbohydrateContent 1.6 g, FatContent 15 g, FiberContent 0.3 g, ProteinContent 6.8 g, SaturatedFatContent 2 g, SodiumContent 296.6 mg, SugarContent 0.3 g

THE BEST PAN-FRIED TOFU RECIPE - FOOD.COM

The Best Pan-Fried Tofu Recipe - Food.com image

I have had MANY people ask me how I pan fry my tofu and get it so crispy and firm. There are a few reasons why:-). First I either use a non-stick or cast iron pan, I don't overcrowd the surface, I drain my tofu REALLY well, use only extra firm Chinese style and MOST important of all, I leave it undisturbed while cooking and this allows the golden crust we all love on pan-fried tofu to develop! Please find detailed instructions below on how to make the best pan-fried tofu ever!

Total Time 16 minutes

Prep Time 4 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 lb extra firm tofu (extra firm only)
1 1/2-3 tablespoons canola oil or 1 1/2-3 tablespoons peanut oil
salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

Take your block of tofu and wrap it in several layers of paper towels.
Gently press the tofu with your hands or against the counter top to release the liquid. This will take about a minute.
Slice the tofu into pieces about 1/2 an inch thick.
Set tofu aside.
If you are using a non-stick pan heat it slightly on medium-high heat (about 30 seconds) before adding oil.
If you are using a cast iron pan, please heat for about 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes on medium-high heat. Cast iron is very thick and you want the pan to be heated evenly before adding the tofu.
Add oil to heated pan.
Gently spread oil over the entire surface of the pan.
Set the tofu pieces in the pan, leaving ample room between them. They should sizzle when placed in the oil. Sprinkle the tops with salt and a little cayenne pepper.
Now, the MOST IMPORTANT step is -- LEAVE THEM ALONE for about 6 or 7 minutes. Just gently shake them to make sure they don't stick to the pan. Do NOT turn them or agitate them in any other way. When you see a golden crust beginning to creep its way up the sides of the slices, turn them and spice the other side. Add more oil if the pan seems too dry.
The second side will only take about 4 minutes to cook.
When they are evenly browned take them out of the pan and place them on paper towels to drain.
These are very simply seasoned and basic and can now be used any way you like. I like these with steamed broccoli and peanut sauce -- or in a sandwich with grilled peppers and mushrooms and aioli -- or just eaten with ketchup:-).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7, FatContent 20, SaturatedFatContent 2.7, CholesterolContent 0, SodiumContent 27.2, CarbohydrateContent 3.8, FiberContent 2, SugarContent 1.4, ProteinContent 18.6

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