Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu Recipe

Overhead view of a bowl of honey garlic tofu with broccoli, rice, and green onions.

Crispy baked tofu cubes tossed in a sticky, irresistible homemade honey garlic sauce, this honey garlic tofu is an easy and delicious dish perfect for any meal! Sweet and savory, this recipe has the perfect combination of flavors and texture and you’ll love how well it pairs with grains, vegetables, and more!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 236kcal

Author Carmy

Equipment

sheet pan
small saucepan

Ingredients

For the Tofu

1 block extra firm tofu pressed and cubed (400g)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
non-stick spray optional if not using parchment paper

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

1½ tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
⅓ cup honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
1 teaspoon mirin

Instructions

Heat the oven to 425F.
Add the pressed and cubed tofu to a bowl along with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine.
Spray the sheet pan with non-stick spray and place the coated tofu evenly across a sheet pan (skip the non-stick spray if lining with parchment paper).
Bake the tofu in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping the tofu with tongs at the halfway point.
Meanwhile, as the tofu bakes, heat the sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring throughout.
Then, add the honey, soy sauce, and mirin. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn down the heat and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring throughout. Remove from the heat (or continue to cook if you prefer a thicker sauce. Keep in mind that the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools).
Add the tofu to the sauce and toss until well coated. Serve immediately.

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Notes

(Prep time includes ~30 minutes of pressing of the tofu).

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