Smoky Tofu Bacon

Smokey Tofu Bacon in a bowl on top of newspaper with waffle on the side

5 from 1 vote

This vegan smoky tofu bacon is super savory and the perfect addition to sandwiches or brunch. It calls for thinly sliced, marinated, and baked tofu which makes chewy, savory, and flavorful plant-based bacon slices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time22

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Thank You Berry Much

Ingredients

Tofu Marinade

3 cloves garlic grated
2 teaspoon agave nectar
2 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce vegan
6 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
¼ teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice
2 teaspoon brown sugar

Other

2-3 tablespoon olive oil
15 oz. extra firm tofu block drained and pressed
Vegetable oil or cooking spray

Instructions

In a large shallow bowl or container, mix all of the marinade ingredients together.
Make sure the tofu has been drained and pressed to remove excess liquid. Then, thinly slice the block into pieces that are 2” long and about ⅛” thick.
Place the tofu in a single layer in the marinade. Flip the pieces over so they are completely covered in the marinade.
Cover the bowl, and let the tofu marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil on the pan.
Place the marinated tofu on the pan in a single layer. Rub the olive oil onto the tofu, making sure there is oil coating each piece.
Bake for 18-23 minutes (depending on how crispy you like your ‘bacon’), flipping halfway through.

Notes

Air Fryer Instructions: preheat the air fryer to 375F. Air-frying will take much less time, so decrease the baking time to about 10-15 minutes or until the tofu is crispy.

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