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Golden crispy honey garlic tofu tossed in glossy sauce and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Golden Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu You’ll Love

Golden Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu is a flavour-packed vegetarian dish featuring crispy fried tofu tossed in a sticky, sweet, and savoury honey garlic sauce. It delivers bold Asian-inspired flavours with a crunchy texture that makes tofu irresistible, even for skeptics. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or plant-based meals with comfort-food appeal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Asian inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into evenly sized cubes.
  2. Place tofu cubes in a bowl and toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until lightly coated.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry tofu in batches until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar or lemon juice, sesame oil, garlic, cornstarch, and water.
  5. Pour the sauce into the same pan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  6. Add the crispy tofu back into the pan and gently toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  7. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the tofu is glossy and well coated, then remove from heat and serve.

Notes

  • Pressing the tofu is essential for maximum crispiness.
  • Honey can be replaced with maple syrup or agave for a vegan version.
  • Serve over rice or noodles with vegetables like broccoli or snow peas.