Description
Harissa Tofu is fun way to add some spice to your life. Whether mild or spicy, this easy dinner recipe will be ready in 15-20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Tofu
- 1 Block Super Firm Tofu, Cubed (See Note 1)
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil (or Other High Heat Oil), Optional (See Note 2 for Oil-free)
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari if needed)
- 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast (or Substitute Breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 0.75 Teaspoon Sea Salt, Optional
- 0.5 Teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Harissa Paste (see Note 3)
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper or Harissa Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- Pepper to Taste
- 1 - 2 Tablespoons Water, As Needed
- Sesame Seeds
- Green Onions
Instructions
- Cube the Tofu: Unwrap the tofu and slice into medium cubes. We like to slice the tofu block in half height-wise and then cube the two halves.
- Bag the Dry Ingredients: In a resealable bag, add all the dry ingredients for breading the tofu.
- Cover the Tofu: In a medium bowl, add the soy sauce and oil. Add the tofu into the bowl and gently mix until covered. Take cubes the cubes out, lightly shake them and then add them to a bag of the dry ingredients. Shake until covered.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Add breaded tofu cubes to your air fryer in a single layer. Set it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (or 205 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes and shake the basket halfway through. Check the crispness. If you desire the tofu to be more crispy, cook for longer or you can give it a misting of avocado (or other) oil if you like and then cook it for a few more minutes. 20-22 minutes usually works perfectly for me.
- Oven Instructions: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) while you prep your tofu. Place breaded tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined either with a silicone baking mat (I find this gets the tofu crisper) or parchment paper. Bake tofu for 25-30 minutes, flipping the tofu and rotating the pan halfway through.
- Make the Harissa Sauce: Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup.
- Mix Together: Take the air fryer or baked tofu and mix it with the sauce in a large bowl.
- Serve: Add your tofu to a bowl of rice or other grain bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- Note 1: Super firm tofu gets you the most crispy tofu for your buck. I’m talking about the kind in the vacuum-sealed plastic, not a tub full of water. If you only have firm or extra firm tofu (that comes in water), you can still make this deliciousness. Drain all the water from the package and then use a tofu press or two plates or cutting boards, paper towels, and a heavy weight to press the tofu for 20-30 minutes. Otherwise the tofu may turn out soggy.
- Note 2: The oil is optional, BUT it will give you super crispy tofu. You absolutely can obtain crispy tofu without the oil, and when I’m just cooking it to have outside of a recipe, I don’t use oil. But adding it really will make it that much crispier. You can use any neutral high heat oil--I like to use avocado oil.
- Note 3: Use mild harissa paste or spicy harissa paste according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Protein
- Method: Air Fryer, Oven
- Cuisine: Asian, Health