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    Home » Vegan recipes » Appetizers and side dishes

    Sweet-and-spicy sriracha tofu

    Last Modified: Apr 19, 2022 by Becky Striepe

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    sriracha tofu over rice with broccoli
    sriracha tofu bites on a white plate with ranch to dip
    image collage of tofu with sauces and the sriracha tofu bites on a white plate with ranch to dip
    sriracha tofu with rice and broccoli in a white bowl

    This recipe is sponsored by EZ Tofu Press. All opinions are 100% my own.

    Sticky-sweet, spicy sriracha tofu is so easy to make in the oven! Serve it as an entree over rice or as a tofu bites appetizer.

    sriracha tofu bites on a white plate with ranch to dip

    This simple sriracha tofu recipe is toothsome and satisfying. And thanks to the marinade, it packs a flavor punch.

    It's also versatile! You can serve it as an appetizer, complete with toothpicks, or as an entree over rice or noodles. There are more detailed serving suggestions below.

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    • Making the sriracha tofu marinade
    • Pressing the tofu
    • Recipe notes
    • Serving suggestions
    • Sriracha tofu recipe

    Making the sriracha tofu marinade

    Like many tofu recipes, these tofu bites are all about the marinade, and the 5-ingredient tofu marinade only takes a few minutes to make.

    Sweet agave nectar and spicy sriracha balance each other perfectly. The soy sauce brings umami to the mix, and the olive oil and toasted sesame oil give this a richness and unique flavor that you are going to absolutely love!

    In a small bowl, whisk together the agave nectar, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Pour the marinade over pressed, cubed tofu, and let it drink in that spicy-sweet goodness while you preheat the oven.

    Once the preheat time is up, you're ready to transfer your tofu cubes to a lined baking sheet, toss them into the oven, and walk away. You don't even have to flip them during the baking process.

    tofu surrounded by sauces on a slate table

    You can make this recipe ahead of time! If you want to get some prep work done in advance, press and cube your tofu and let it soak in the marinade overnight. It will turn out even more flavorful this way.

    Pressing the tofu

    It is very important that you press your tofu for this recipe!

    You want to get as much liquid out as you can, so the tofu will be super firm and ready to drink in the flavorful marinade.

    pressing the tofu with the EZ Tofu Press

    I love to press my tofu using the EZ Tofu Press. The EZ Tofu Press is faster than pressing with weights in a colander, because you adjust the pressure manually, rather than relying on gravity. It also maintains the shape of the block, which is so important in a tofu bites recipe like this one.

    The EZ Tofu Press gets out about ½ cup of water in just 10-15 minutes of pressing. And it's incredibly easy to clean. You can hand wash or just stick it into the top rack of your dishwasher.

    Recipe notes

    While the total time for this recipe is 50 minutes, you don't have to tend to the tofu for most of that time.

    It only takes about five minutes to whisk together the tofu marinade and pour it over the pressed, cubed tofu.

    You have free time to prep the rest of your meal or do whatever you like while the tofu marinates and while it bakes.

    image collage showing whisking the tofu, marinating, and the baked tofu bites on the baking sheet

    The only other active cooking time is when you transfer the marinated tofu to a lined baking sheet and put it into the oven.

    You probably spend 10-15 minutes, total, actually working on this recipe. The rest of the time is marinating and baking.

    Serving suggestions

    If you're serving this as a party food, I suggest a creamy dipping sauce. Here are some sauce ideas to try with these spicy tofu bites:

    • Cashew Ranch Dressing
    • Magical Tahini Dressing
    • Vegan Sour Cream Dip
    • Vegan Bleu Cheese Dressing
    sriracha tofu over rice with broccoli

    Want to dish this up as an entree instead? Serve it over rice or noodles with your favorite green veggie. Here are some veggie side ideas to pair with this recipe:

    • sautéed or air fryer baby bok choy
    • steamed or air fryer asparagus
    • roasted sweet potatoes
    • kale stir fry
    sriracha tofu bites on a white plate with ranch to dip

    Sriracha tofu recipe

    Sticky-sweet, spicy sriracha tofu is so easy to make in the oven! Serve it as an entree, over rice, or dish it up as an appetizer with creamy ranch to dip.
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: sriracha tofu, tofu bites
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 75kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 1 block extra firm tofu - pressed and cut into 1" cubes

    Agave-sriracha marinade

    • ¼ cup sriracha sauce
    • ¼ cup agave nectar
    • ¼ cup soy sauce - low sodium is fine
    • 1 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients.
    • In a shallow dish, gently toss the tofu in the sriracha mixture, making sure to coat the cubes well. Preheat the oven to 425° F, and set the tofu aside to marinate.
    • When the oven is done preheating, arrange the marinated tofu on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes.
    • Serve with your favorite creamy dipping sauce or with rice and veggies!

    Equipment

    • EZ Tofu Press

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    Notes

    Don't toss that leftover marinade! It will keep for about a week in the fridge, so you can use it to marinate one more batch of tofu or tempeh to bake or saute.
    Because you end up with so much leftover marinade, nutritional information is calculated with half the marinade. It also does not include dipping sauce, since that information can vary. This serves 8 as an appetizer and 4 as an entree. Nutritional data is for the appetizer portion.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 75kcal
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    Comments

    1. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy

      February 18, 2016 at 11:52 pm

      These look delicious Becky! I could probably eat the entire plateful!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 19, 2016 at 8:03 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. April J Harris

      December 21, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      I have cooked a bit with tofu and we always enjoy it. Love these delicious tofu bites - they would make a great holiday appetizer. Shared! Thank you for bringing this delicious recipe to the Hearth and Soul Hop.

      Reply
    3. swathi

      December 20, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      Looks really yum and healthy snacks, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.

      Reply
    4. Shanna

      December 16, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      This looks so good I can't wait to try it. Pinned for later!

      Reply
    5. Nicollette D

      December 16, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      Sriracha and Agave? How did I not think of this before? Sounds delicious. You're a genius!

      Reply
    6. Joel. Timmons

      December 16, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Bbq. Tofu

      Reply
    7. Laura

      December 16, 2015 at 4:40 pm

      I love making tofu salad and eating it on crackers for a filling snack :)

      Reply
    8. Casey

      December 16, 2015 at 11:57 am

      My favorite tofu recipe is Sriracha Lime Tofu, and a fabulous Quinoa Bowl with a Lime Dressing

      Reply
    9. Heather Mason

      December 16, 2015 at 2:18 am

      My favorite tofu recipe is these awesome vegetarian lettuce wraps that I make. I also like cashew nut chicken sub tofu!

      Reply
    10. Amy Katz

      December 16, 2015 at 12:33 am

      I love tofu in stir fry and in scrambles.

      Reply
    11. Paula

      December 15, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      These tofu bites look delicious! My favorite tofu recipe is probably the ever versatile baked tofu. You can marinate it a bunch of different ways. Then, you can snack on it as-is, use it in sandwiches & salads, etc. Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    12. Veg4life

      December 15, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      I love chocolate (tofu) pudding!

      Reply
    13. Terri Cole

      December 15, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      I love all the tofus, but this looks so good it might become my new favorite!

      Reply
    14. Bridget C

      December 15, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      Love tofu!!! Guess my favorite way to eat tofu is the old reliable Tofu Scramble!

      Reply
    15. Susan Kelley

      December 15, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      I love tofu and am always looking for new ways to enjoy it.

      Reply
    16. Heather B.

      December 15, 2015 at 11:37 am

      There are so many great ways to enjoy tofu, and this looks like it'll be a new favorite! I love baked tofu because it's so versatile... you can use it in sandwiches, as cutlets, cut up in salads. Yum!

      Reply
    17. Stacy

      December 15, 2015 at 10:35 am

      I just had some tofu stuffed shells with pasta sauce that was amazing!

      Reply
    18. Dianne

      December 15, 2015 at 10:19 am

      This recipe looks AMAZING!

      Reply
    19. Kristin

      December 14, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Sounds amazing!

      Reply
    20. Nicole

      December 14, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      My husband is 1/2 Korean and we make a very similar recipe, although I never thought about using a ranch dipping sauce. How clever! Must have to try that for sure.

      Reply
    21. Jacky

      December 14, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      I just had butter chickpeas and tofu from Delicious Knowledge for lunch and it was delicious! I also love Isa Chandra Moskowitz's everyday pad thai with tofu!

      Reply
    22. erin the great

      December 14, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      I cannot wait to try this. I love both siracha and agave.

      Reply
    23. Tracey

      December 14, 2015 at 10:10 am

      I always really liked BBQ tofu :)

      Reply
    24. Jenn

      December 14, 2015 at 8:42 am

      These sound delicious!! I love crispy tofu bites and that seasoning and the cashew ranch both sound so good!

      Reply

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