Tofu Fakin Bacon (No Oil)

This Tofu Fakin Bacon is the perfect addition to any meal! Paired with a Sourdough Bagel, Tofu Scramble or piled on a Black Bean Burger, it will make any meal that much better!! It is super easy to make and because it is fried in the air-fryer, it only takes 15 minutes to cook and is oil-free!!!

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Tofu Fakin Bacon (No Oil)

This Tofu Fakin Bacon is the perfect addition to any meal! It is really simple to make, and you can even prep the tofu the night before and let it marinate in the fridge over night. Just 15 minutes in the air-fryer and you have Tofu Fakin Bacon. Oil Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and No Refined Sugar.

Course

Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Passive Time

1 hour to Marinate

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 1/8 cup Liquid Aminos (you can sub for a low-sodium Soy Sauce)
• 1/8 cup Coco Aminos (This is not required, but adds a great flavor, can sub with same amount of Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce)
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (If you are Vegan, make sure it's a Vegan one.)
• 1/2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup (We use Organic Annie's)
• 1/2 tbsp Paprika (Smoked or Regular)
• 1 tsp Liquid Smoke (Optional but definitely adds the "bacon" flavor.)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Block Extra Firm Tofu (Drained and Pressed)

Course Main Dish, Side Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Passive Time 1 hour to Marinate Servings servings Ingredients 1/8 cup Liquid Aminos (you can sub for a low-sodium Soy Sauce) 1/8 cup Coco Aminos (This is not required, but adds a great flavor, can sub with same amount of Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce) 2 tbsp Maple Syrup 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (If you are Vegan, make sure it's a Vegan one.) 1/2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup (We use Organic Annie's) 1/2 tbsp Paprika (Smoked or Regular) 1 tsp Liquid Smoke (Optional but definitely adds the "bacon" flavor.) 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 Block Extra Firm Tofu (Drained and Pressed)

Instructions

1. Start by draining and pressing the Tofu. (Place in paper towels and tea towel with something heavy sitting on top for 15 minutes. This will release any extra liquid from the tofu so it can soak up all the flavor))

   
2. In a mixing bowl, mix together all the remaining ingredients.

   
3. Once the Tofu is pressed, cut the tofu in long thin rectangles. The thinner the tofu, the crispier and more charred it will become. (Your personal preference!)

   
4. Place the tofu in a shallow bowl or baking dish and pour the marinade mixture over top. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for an hour, or over night if you prefer. (The longer it marinates the tastier it will be!)

   
5. Once ready to cook, pre-heat the Air-Fryer. Place a single layer of tofu in the air-fryer. You may need to do more than one batch.
6. Fry the tofu on 390ºF for 15 minutes, flipping the tofu half way.

   
7. Once done, serve immediately. Store leftover Tofu in a sealed container in the fridge up to 6 days. To reheat, place in Air-Fryer on 390ºF for 3 or 4 minutes.