Crispy Twice-Cooked Fried Tofu Bites
Crispy Twice-Cooked Fried Tofu Bites deliver a crackly, well-seasoned crust with a tender, chewy center that’s deeply satisfying. Paprika, thyme, and seasoned salt add a savory kick that complements the clean tofu flavor, perfect for pairing with dips or piling over rice and veggies. Serve as a weeknight Dinner starter, a Snack, or a protein-rich side for casual gatherings.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook14 hrs
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Twice-Cooked Fried Tofu Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 62
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- 2
Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel. Slice it in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4-inch pieces, about 14 pieces total. Place the tofu between paper towels and let it drain for about 20 minutes.
- 3
Season the tofu with salt and pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 4
Combine cornstarch, paprika, thyme, and seasoned salt to make the cornstarch seasoning.
- 5
Blot any remaining moisture from the tofu. Evenly sprinkle the cornstarch seasoning over the top. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the tofu begins to brown, about 7 minutes. Turn it over and continue baking until the upper side darkens, about 3 minutes more.
- 7
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Calories 354.2 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 24.38 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 20.99 g 8%
- Total Fat 18.95 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 2.36 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 37.1 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.59 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 281.63 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 4.57 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 219.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 2.23 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Twice Cooked Fried Tofu Bites is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 29 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Extra Firm Tofu, and Ground Thyme. Each serving provides about 354.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Twice-Cooked Fried Tofu Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Extra-Firm Tofu, Ground Thyme, Paprika. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Twice-Cooked Fried Tofu Bites?
- About 29 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 14 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 354.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Twice-Cooked Fried Tofu Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Twice-Cooked Fried Tofu Bites healthy?
- Crispy Twice-Cooked Fried Tofu Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 354.2 calories and 24.38 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.36 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required