Crispy Barbequed Tofu Slices

Recipe View Prepare the Tofu: Drain tofu, and slice into strips. Place in a plastic bag or container, and freeze overnight to enhance its texture. (8 hours)

Recipe View Thaw and Dry: Thaw the frozen tofu strips completely. Once thawed, gently blot the tofu with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step is crucial for achieving optimal crispiness. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare for Frying: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon of barbeque sauce until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Fry the Tofu: Dip each tofu slice into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dredge the tofu in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Fry the coated tofu in the hot oil for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Drain and Cool: Remove the fried tofu slices from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil and cool slightly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare for Broiling: Preheat the oven's broiler to high. Brush the fried tofu slices generously with additional barbeque sauce. Allow the tofu to marinate for a few minutes while the broiler heats up. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Broil to Perfection: Arrange the sauced tofu slices on a broiler pan or wire rack set over a cookie sheet for best results. Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil for 5 minutes on each side, or until the tofu is browned and crisp, watching closely to prevent burning. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Serve and Enjoy: Serve the crispy barbecued tofu slices warm with the remaining barbeque sauce for dipping. Enjoy!