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crispy firecracker tofu served with cauliflower rice
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4.34 from 3 votes

Keto Firecracker Tofu

Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft inside, drenched in sweet & spicy firecracker sauce! Every bite will leave you wanting more!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Keto
Keyword: Cauliflower rice, Firecracker Tofu, Fried Rice, keto, Tofu
Servings: 4
Calories: 119kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

For the Crispy Tofu:

  • 1 package extra-firm tofu pressed
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame or olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch

For the Firecracker Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank’s
  • 2 Tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1/2 cup erythritol such as Brown Sugar Swerve
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

For the Tofu:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Slice and cube tofu, then toss with oil, soy sauce, and arrowroot powder.
  • Spread the tofu cubes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or non-stick silicone baking mat.
    tofu cubes on baking sheet
  • Bake for 22-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy on the outside.

For the Firecracker Sauce:

  • Whisk together sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Cook on medium heat until sauce thickens; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add tofu and sauce to a large mixing bowl and toss until all tofu is coated. Serve with veggies and/or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared. If you use a nutrition or carb calculator, your results may vary slightly from ours.
Net Carbs: 2g per serving

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1373mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg