CRISPY TOFU FINGERS

This recipe has succeeded in turning more people into tofu lovers than any recipe I know of.  Even children will love this one.  It's super simple too!

CRISPY TOFU FINGERS:

INGREDIENTS:

12 oz. extra firm tofu

4 oz. thick sauce (vegetarian oyster, sweet and sour , BBQ or other favorite - I used my Asian Salad Dressing

1 tsp vegetable oil - I skip this and use parchment paper instead

to taste:  salt, pepper, garlic powder or any other seasoning

peanut sauce

DIRECTIONS:

Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Slice tofu lengthwise, about 1/4 in. thick, and pat dry. cut each slice into strips.

Put sauce into a dish, and lay the pieces of tofu into the sauce and cover with more.  Cover with saran wrap and store in the frig.

tofu marinating all day in my oil-free Asian Salad Dressing (previously posted)

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When you are ready, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place the tofu strips in a single layer on the parchment paper.  The pieces should not be touching.

Sprinkle on the seasonings, generously. 

Bake for 20-30 minutes ( I prefer 30), depending on how crispy you like it. 

Some people like it very chewy, while others prefer it when it's still soft.

Serve with peanut sauce for dipping.

marinated tofu placed on the parchment paper

OH YUM!

wonderful served with peanut sauce as the dipping sauce

great at lunch with a pitcher of sangria / yep, I'm retired!