Bowl of crumbled tofu, golden and crispy, seasoned with smoked paprika

Crispy Bacon-Style Tofu

This crispy bacon-style tofu is a wonderfully simple way to turn a block of tofu into a flavourful, lightly smoky topping.

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook25 min
  • Total30 min
  • Servings4

The ingredients

  • 300 g extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp tamari sauce
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

The method

  1. Preheat the air fryer (or oven) to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, crumble the tofu, then add the nutritional yeast, tamari sauce, maple syrup and spices. Mix with a spoon to coat the tofu evenly.
  3. Place the tofu in the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper and cook for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Storage tips

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition facts

Per serving, for reference only.

  • 160Calories
  • 9 gFat
  • 4 gCarbs
  • 1 gFibre
  • 18 gProtein

Tofu contains isoflavones, plant compounds with antioxidant properties that may support hormonal balance.

Tofu contains all the essential amino acids, making it an excellent plant-based protein source.

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