Vegan Tofu Bacon

Tofu Bacon is a smoky, savory, vegan bacon made with tofu! Crispy on the edges and full of flavor, it’s perfect on sandwiches or salads.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Refrigeration Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 202

Author Elizabeth

Equipment

Air Fryer optional
Glass Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

1 16 Ounce Block Super Firm Tofu sliced into thin rectangles
¼ Cup Soy Sauce Liquid Aminos, or Tamari
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke

Instructions

Slice the tofu into thin rectangles. I like to cut my block into four quarters, then thinly slice each quarter.
In a small bowl mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, tomato paste, and liquid smoke.
Place the tofu strips in a container and pour over the marinade. Allow to soak for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F or oven to 400°F. If using the oven line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the tofu strips in a single layer on the baking sheet. Air fry for 20-30 minutes or oven bake for 30 minutes, until brown and crisp.

Notes

There are many types of air fryers out there, so be careful when making this recipe for the first time. You may need to air fry for more or less time. My air fryer tends to take longer to cook food, because it is an oven-style air fryer. I adjust the recipe times accordingly to accommodate more quick-cooking air fryers.

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