Blackened Tofu Recipe with Homemade Spice Mixture
Spicy, smoky, and delicious Blackened Tofu made with a homemade spice blend! Use these crispy, flavorful tofu steaks as a main dish or in salads, tacos, bowls, and more!
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- 1 torch optional, can also broil in the oven instead
- parchment paper or nonstick baking mat
Ingredients
- neutral oil as needed
- 10 oz high protein tofu
Dry Spice Blend
- 1 tbsp spanish smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4-1/2 tsp ground cayenne
- 2 tsp mushroom powder
- 2 tsp salt kosher
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
- Drain and pat dry your high protein tofu using a paper towel or kitchen towel. Slice into 4, roughly 2"x3" pieces and gently score the tofu diagonally one way and the other, being careful not to cut all the way through the tofu.
- In a shallow, wide bowl, mix together all of the spices, salt and pepper. Dip each piece of tofu in the spice mix and coat generously. Transfer to a baking sheet then drizzle with oil before popping into the oven.
- Bake the tofu pieces for 10-12 minutes, then remove the parchment paper or nonstick baking mat and torch until nicely charred on both sides. Alternatively, broil the tofu for 1-2 minutes for a similar result.
Notes
Secrets to Success
- Alternate to torching or broiling, you can add the baked tofu to a hot cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for a minute or two to sear and blacken. Lower to medium heat if it’s charring more than preferred.
- You can use the blackening seasonings for other plant-based proteins as well. There are so many different ways to use it. Plus, it’ll add delicious flavor to all your favorite dishes!
- Tofu pictured is served with the Snap Pea Slaw from my cookbook Sesame, Soy, Spice.