Gluten-Free Crispy Cornstarch Tofu Bites

Extra-crispy tofu with just a handful of pantry staples — and not a speck of wheat flour. Cornstarch is the secret to a shatteringly crisp coating, so these bites go golden in the pan (or air fryer) and vanish off the plate. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Gluten-Free Crispy Cornstarch Tofu Bites

Extra-crispy tofu bites coated in seasoned cornstarch — no wheat flour needed. Naturally gluten-free and vegan; pan-fry or air-fry until golden. Contains soy.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 3 servings

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 400 g firm tofu
• 3 tbsp cornstarch certified GF
• Spices garlic, paprika, salt
• 2 tbsp oil

Method

 

1. Press & cube the tofu (press out excess water, then cut into cubes).
2. Mix the cornstarch and spices in a bowl.
3. Toss the tofu cubes in the cornstarch-spice mix to coat all sides.
4. Fry, bake or air-fry until golden and crispy all over. Serve hot with a dip. (Confirm timing to your method.)

Notes

Coeliac notes
• Naturally gluten-free — cornstarch replaces the wheat flour usually used to crisp tofu.
• Soy allergen: tofu is soy.
• Use certified GF cornstarch; check any pre-mixed seasoning for wheat.
• If deep-frying, use clean oil that has not fried breaded food (shared-fryer cross-contact). When a label is unclear, treat it as "not for me".

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