Name: Summery Tofu Marinades – 3 different ways!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 block extra-firm or super-firm tofu; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 cup lime juice; 3 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground paprika; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 block extra-firm or super-firm tofu; 1.5 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tsp salt; Black pepper; 1 block extra-firm or super-firm tofu; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.5 tsp ground mustard; 1 tbsp fresh dill; 0.5 tbsp white rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup; 0.25 tsp fine sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Ingredients

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Summery Tofu Marinades – 3 different ways!

For the Cilantro Lime Flavor:

1 block extra-firm or super-firm tofupressed as needed*

3 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup lime juice

3 cloves garlicfinely minced

3 tablespoons fresh cilantrofinely chopped

1 tsp fine sea salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp ground paprika

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

For the Nashville Hot Tofu:

1 block extra-firm or super-firm tofupressed as needed*

1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper

1 tbsp brown sugar

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tsp salt

Black pepperto taste

For the Lemon Pepper Tofu:

1 block extra-firm or super-firm tofupressed as needed*

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlicfinely minced

3 tablespoons lemon juice

½ tsp ground mustard

1 tbsp fresh dilldried also works

½ tbsp white rice vinegar

2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

¼ tsp fine sea salt

½ tsp black pepperfreshly ground

Instructions

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Instructions

If using extra-firm tofu, make sure you press it first.

Cut or tear the tofu into bite sized chunks. I like to tear my tofu because it provides lots of rough edges that get crispy when you cook it.

Combine all of the marinade ingredients for your selected flavor into a sealable container (bags or Tupperware both work well). Add in the tofu and toss to combine.

Let marinate for at least 30 minutes but longer is better. Cook according to desired preferences. I love to air fry my tofu but you can also pan fry it, grill it or bake it! ENJOY!

Notes

Super firm tofu does not need to be pressed.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu Thoroughly 🫧
Use a tofu press or wrap the block in cheesecloth and weight it down for at least 30 minutes before marinating to remove excess moisture, allowing the marinade to penetrate deeply and create better texture when cooked.
Cube Before Marinating 🔪
Cut your tofu into cubes or slabs before marinating rather than after—this dramatically increases surface area and allows the flavors to infuse throughout the tofu in just 2-4 hours instead of overnight.
Emulsify Your Oil Base 🌊
Whisk together your olive oil with acidic components (vinegar, lemon, or lime juice) and mustard to create a stable emulsion that coats the tofu evenly and prevents the oil from pooling at the bottom.
Reserve Marinade for Grilling 🔥
Set aside a portion of marinade before adding the raw tofu, then use this reserved batch to brush on tofu during cooking for caramelization without the risk of bacterial contamination.
Layer Your Spices Strategically 🌶️
Bloom your dry spices (chili powder, paprika, cayenne) in warm marinade first to activate their oils and flavors, rather than adding them cold—this creates more vibrant, complex taste in your final dish.