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A plate topped with rice and sweet and spicy Firecracker tofu with broccoli.

Firecracker Tofu

Crispy tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze with have your taste buds dancing.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 352kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz package of firm or extra firm tofu, pressed
  • 1/2 c. cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 1/3 c. Frank's Red Hot
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar apple cider, rice wine, or white
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. (If just making tofu use an 8 x 8 pan, if adding vegetables use a 9 x 13 pan.)
  • Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes and toss with the cornstarch.
  • In a shallow bowl combine the soy sauce and the eggs. Beat well.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Dip the cornstarch dusted tofu pieces into the egg mixture then place in the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes then flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until the tofu is crispy and golden.
  • Remove the tofu from the skillet and place in the prepared pan..
  • Meanwhile, heat the brown sugar, Red Hot, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well then pour over top of the tofu in the baking dish.
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Toss the tofu to coat it in the sauce and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve over top of rice.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Vegan Travel Eats

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g