Whiskey Garlic Tofu - air fried or oven baked, this is a sticky savory sweet favorite for any meal - with salad, sandwich or wrap.
Whiskey Week Continues
I am loving Whiskey Week, glad you all are too!
Jason and I were out at a holiday party last night, and there was a bar set up for whiskey tasting. How perfect is that - we tasted a few good ones, and I am going to hunt one down. I may have to extend Whiskey Week...
Whiskey Garlic Tofu
This recipe has been made before.
Actually, I have made this several times. The first couple? Too sticky sweet. Oops. The first batch had to be chiseled away from the pan, like I was making hard candy lollypops alongside the tofu. Reducing sugar, adding vinegar for some tangy zip, garlic because, well I love garlic, and we are in business.
I have made this many times since. It keeps well, it reheats well, it goes well over hummus-y mashed potatoes, a pile of veggie quinoa, or salad.
Because warm proteins over cool salads - one of my favorite things.
Whiskey Garlic Tofu
dairy, egg, oil, and gluten free, vegan
YIELD: 6 pieces / 3 servings
INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup whiskey
¼ cup vegan sugar (coconut, maple)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
sea salt and black pepper
1 block extra firm tofu, pressed
INSTRUCTIONS:
If using air fryer, line basket with parchment round.
If using oven, preheat to 350 °F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
Once tofu is pressed, slice into half inch slabs - with a regular block of tofu, I cut into three segments on the short side, then slice each segment in half lengthwise.
In saucepan, combine whiskey, sugar, garlic, onion powder and vinegar. Stirring continually, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly.
Coat all tofu slices, place on prepared baking sheet.
Fry in air fryer for 7 minutes at 370. Turn / flip, cook another 3-4 minutes.
Bake at 350 °F for 25 minutes, turning after 12 minutes.
Serve over salad, Perfect Mashed Potatoes, or vegetable quinoa.
Cheers to the whiskey 'fu!
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printable Whiskey Garlic Tofu recipe:
Whiskey Garlic Tofu
Whiskey Garlic Tofu - air fried or oven baked, this is a sticky savory sweet favorite for any meal - with salad, sandwich or wrap.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup whiskey
- ¼ cup vegan sugar (coconut, maple)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- sea salt and black pepper
- 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed
Instructions
- If using air fryer, line basket with a parchment round.
- If using oven, preheat to 350 °F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Once tofu is pressed, slice into half inch slabs - with a regular block of tofu, I cut into three segments on the short side, then slice each segment in half lengthwise.
- In saucepan, combine whiskey, sugar, garlic, onion powder and vinegar. Stirring continually, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly.
- Coat all tofu slices, place on prepared baking sheet.
- Fry in air fryer for 7 minutes at 370. Turn / flip, cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Bake at 350 °F for 25 minutes, turning after 12 minutes.
- Serve over salad, Perfect Mashed Potatoes, or vegetable quinoa.
Notes
dairy, egg, oil, and gluten free, vegan
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
2 piecesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 249
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eat good 4 life says
No way, I have never heard of such a thing but I am so intrigued. I am sure this is super delicious. Very original!
Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa says
Okay my jaw just hit the floor. This looks AMAZING!! And I think it might just be the exact recipe I need to get my boyfriend to start like tofu 😉 Pinning!
Kristina Sloggett says
woo HOO Alyssa! I hope it works!