Lemon Pepper Tofu

Name: Lemon Pepper Tofu
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 (14 ounce) pack extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into ½-inch cubes; ⅓ cup tapioca flour; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt

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This twist on a classic appetizer, like Lemon Pepper Tofu, uses a bit of lemon zest to bring an invigorating flavorful punch to an otherwise simple dish. Even those who claim to dislike any tofu meal will come back for seconds, maybe even thirds if there’s any left! In the process of how to bake crispy tofu, extra-firm tofu is cubed and tossed in tapioca flour, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. It is baked until crispy and golden. It is a quick and easy meat-free meal that is ready to eat in just over half an hour. Find out how you can make this delicious meal below!

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Servings: 4

Ready in: 35min PT35M

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 (14 ounce) pack extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into ½-inch cubes
⅓ cup tapioca flour
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Lightly blot tofu cubes with a paper towel to remove as much liquid as possible.
Stir tapioca flour, lemon zest, garlic powder, pepper, and salt together in a bowl; add tofu and toss gently to coat. Spread out tofu on the greased baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly spray cooking spray over the tofu cubes.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, turn the cubes, and continue baking until lightly golden and crispy, 10 to 20 minutes more.

Mealthy tip:

In case you run short of tapioca flour, you can always use cornstarch, rice flour, or potato starch as a thickening agent.

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Fusion Quick And Easy Casual Party Happy Hour Asian Five Ingredients Or Less Lemon Lemon Zest Appetizers Tofu No Meat

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Katie Hason says:

These crunchy lemon pepper tofu bites are a great snack! A lot of my friends were asking what it was, they had no clue it was tofu! These are a must try, even skeptics will love it!

Laura Griffin says:

Delicious, crispy lemon pepper tofu! Perfect with a side of noodles or rice. I used to think I did not like tofu, but this is just another reason to love it!

S B says:

Delicious.