Description
Craving a plant-based twist on your favorite takeout dish? This Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu is a quick dinner idea that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Golden, crispy tofu is coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce that’s sweet, savory, and deeply satisfying. Perfect for easy dinners, healthy food ideas, or a protein-packed vegetarian meal that feels like comfort food.
Ingredients
1 block extra-firm tofu
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 green onions sliced
Instructions
1. Press the tofu for at least 20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
2. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
3. Coat the tofu evenly with cornstarch.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry tofu in batches until golden and crispy on all sides.
6. Combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water in a saucepan.
7. Simmer the sauce until slightly thickened.
8. Add tofu to the sauce and toss gently to coat.
9. Serve immediately with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Pressing the tofu thoroughly is essential for maximum crispiness.
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying or the tofu will steam instead of crisp.
Serve immediately after tossing in the sauce to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg