This is the perfect midweek go-to recipe to wow your friends with that’s super easy and will leave your kitchen smelling amazing. This mouth-watering crispy tofu is drenched in gochujang and will leave you coming back for more. Not only does it taste incredible but it looks stunning.

Try using an air fryer to crisp the tofu up even more.

Step 1

Preheat a fan oven to 200C, or 220C if your oven has no fan.

Step 2

Cut the tofu into cubes or tear it into bite-sized pieces and add them to a bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle vegetable oil over the tofu pieces, then sprinkle the salt and black pepper to taste. Make sure to toss evenly to coat.

Step 4

Sprinkle cornflour over the seasoned tofu. Again, gently toss to coat.

Step 5

Arrange the coated tofu pieces on a pre-lined baking sheet in one layer so they aren’t touching.

Step 6

Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from the oven and give the tofu pieces a toss. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until the tofu is golden brown and crispy.

Top tip: If using an air fryer, spray or brush the bottom of your air fryer basket with oil to help prevent sticking.

Step 7

Make the gochujang sauce by adding all the ingredients into a non stick pan and whisking together.

Step 8

Heat the sauce over a medium-high heat until it begins to bubble. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often for about three to five minutes until the sugar has fully dissolved and sauce has thickened slightly. Add an extra tablespoon or so of water as needed to thin out the sauce to your preferred consistency.

Step 9

When the tofu is done crisping up, transfer it to the saucepan and stir to coat. Alternatively, you can serve the crispy tofu with the gochujang sauce on the side.