Golden Savory Baked Tofu

Crispy baked tofu coated in tamari, olive oil, and nutritional yeast for a savory parmesan-like crust. Six ingredients, five minutes of prep, thirty minutes in the oven, endlessly versatile. The ultimate vegan meal prep protein.

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT26M

Total time: PT35M

Rating

4.75 stars (4 reviews)

Keywords

crispy baked tofu, noochy baked tofu, easy baked tofu, nutritional yeast tofu, vegan baked tofu, vegan protein meal prep, nooch tofu, how to bake tofu, vegan meal prep

Ingredients

1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu, sliced into 8 planks widthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon tamari
1/4 teaspoon salt
Several dashes fresh black pepper
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Cuisine

American
Vegan

Steps

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the tofu on the baking sheet and drizzle with the oil and tamari. Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper. Use your hands to flip and coat. Sprinkle on the nutritional yeast and flip again to coat.
Arrange the tofu slices in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, until crisp and lightly browned. Use a spatula to flip and bake for 10 more minutes.

Reviews

Julie O on 2026-06-25 (5 stars):
This easy tofu recipe has become a regular one for me when I’m lazy.
Flora on 2026-04-15 (4 stars):
I’m trying to shake my addiction to a very heavy tofu marinade of onion powder, garlic powder, toasted sesame oil, smoked paprika, agave, rice vinegar, and lots of soy sauce. This dish is not that, but the mild umami flavor and the crispy coating give comforting chik’n vibes. I’ll be making this again.  The sprinkling and coating process is a little awkward, but there is value in adding the tamari first then the oil. Next time I think I’ll try nestling the slices together for the initial tamari application and oiling, then maybe dredging them in the nooch. 
Mat on 2026-04-12 (5 stars):
This was lovely. I make the basic baked Tofu from AFR all the time and this is a nice addition to rotation. Really good to have in the fridge as a topper/filling for something.
Julie on 2026-03-18 (5 stars):
This is a staple in our home! So very easy and delicious!