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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes » Vegan Finger Foods

    Sweet-and-spicy sriracha tofu

    Published: Aug 11, 2023 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    sriracha tofu with rice and broccoli in a white bowl

    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
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    • How to make sriracha tofu
    • Helpful tips
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    • 📖 Recipe

    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 and your favorite veggie side. There are more detailed serving suggestions below.

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

    tofu surrounded by sauces on a slate table

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • pressed tofu - Use firm or extra firm tofu, and press it well. Pressing gets the water out, so it will be super firm and be able to drink in that sriracha marinade!
    • sriracha sauce - This spicy chili sauce is the star of the show!
    • agave nectar - A little sweetness balances out the heat in the marinade. You can use sugar instead, but I love the flavor agave gives this sriracha tofu!
    • soy sauce - Adds saltiness and umami to the marinade.
    • olive oil - You can omit this, but it helps the tofu brown and rounds out the flavor of the marinade.
    • toasted sesame oil - Gives the marinade an amazing sesame flavor! I don't recommend omitting it.
    • rice vinegar - Adds a lovely acidity.

    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.

    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.

    How to make sriracha tofu

    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!

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

    Helpful tips

    • 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.
    • Don't skip pressing the tofu! Getting the excess water out yields the best flavor and texture.

    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

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    📖 Recipe

    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 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 85kcal
    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
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    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!

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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

    Nutrition Facts
    Sriracha tofu recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    85
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    5
    g
    8
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Sodium
     
    635
    mg
    26
    %
    Potassium
     
    103
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    0.1
    g
    0
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    12
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7
    mg
    8
    %
    Calcium
     
    18
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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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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    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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