Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu
Crispy pan-fried tofu tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce — a flavorful vegetarian main dish that’s sweet, savory, and perfectly crunchy.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
Crispy Tofu
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Honey Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch for thickening
- 2 tbsp water
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tofu until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Pour sauce into the skillet and cook until thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Return tofu to the skillet and toss until fully coated in sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal. For a vegan version, substitute maple syrup for honey.