Cooking Troubleshooting
Why Is My Tofu Not Crispy?
Why Is My Tofu Not Crispy? The likely causes are usually technical, not mysterious.
Quick answer
Tofu fails to crisp when it is too wet, too soft, under-coated, moved too early, or cooked in a crowded pan.
Common causes
- Soft tofu instead of firm tofu
- Surface moisture
- Low oil temperature
- Moving tofu before browning
- Too much sauce too soon
How to fix it
- Use firm or extra-firm tofu.
- Press and dry the tofu.
- Coat lightly with cornstarch.
- Let each side brown before turning.
- Sauce only after crisping.