Name: Twice-Cooked Crispy Fried Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Extra firm tofu, drained - 1 (16 ounce) package; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 (16 ounce) package; Cornstarch - 3 tablespoons; Paprika - ¼ teaspoon; Ground thyme - ¼ teaspoon; Seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®) - ¼ teaspoon; Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Twice-Cooked Crispy Fried Tofu

1. Extra firm tofu, drained 1 (16 ounce) package

2. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) package

3. Cornstarch 3 tablespoons

4. Paprika ¼ teaspoon

5. Ground thyme ¼ teaspoon

6. Seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S®) ¼ teaspoon

7. Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Twice-Cooked Crispy Fried Tofu

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.

2 . Stage

Pat tofu dry with a paper towel. Slice in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4-inch pieces, about 14 pieces in total. Place tofu between paper towels and drain, about 20 minutes.

3 . Stage

Season tofu with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.

4 . Stage

Mix cornstarch, paprika, thyme, and seasoned salt together to make cornstarch seasoning.

5 . Stage

Pat any excess moisture off the tofu. Sprinkle cornstarch seasoning evenly over top. Arrange on a baking sheet.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until tofu starts to brown, about 7 minutes. Turn over and continue baking until the upper side is darkened, about 3 minutes more.

7 . Stage

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry until golden-brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.