Pan-Fried Tofu

Pan-Fried Tofu
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Transform humble tofu into golden, crispy delights! This simple yet satisfying recipe elevates firm tofu with a savory nutritional yeast crust, pan-fried to perfection. A versatile dish perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    9 g
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    59 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Slice the tofu into 1/4-inch-thick slabs. (2 minutes)

02

Step

On a plate, combine the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (1 minute)

03

Step

Dredge each tofu slice in the nutritional yeast mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated on all sides. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Carefully place the coated tofu slices in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. (6-10 minutes)

For extra crispiness, gently press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture before slicing.
Adjust the amount of garlic powder, salt, and pepper to suit your taste.
Serve immediately for the best texture. Pairs well with various dipping sauces, salads, or as a protein boost in sandwiches.

Deborah Volkman

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Darien Hilll

    Great recipe! I used avocado oil instead of olive oil and it worked perfectly.

  • Turner Boehm

    This recipe is so easy and the tofu comes out perfectly crispy every time!

  • Christine Sipes

    This recipe is a game changer! I never thought I could make tofu taste this good.

  • Maye Gutmann

    My kids love this tofu! It's a great way to get them to eat more protein.

  • Brycen Schulist

    I served this with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a complete and delicious meal.

  • Seth Hartmann

    I added a little smoked paprika to the breading and it was amazing!

  • Norberto Kling

    I've tried other pan-fried tofu recipes, but this one is by far the best. The nutritional yeast breading is so flavorful.

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