Ground Tofu
Posted: Thu May 28, 2026 2:36 pm
I've been doing this recipe for like a "ground meat" substitute and it works really well. I put it in my chili! It's from Sweet Potto Soul's chili recipe but I had my own I already make that I add it to.
I make so much chili that'll make like 18+ meals and freeze them in portions. Keeps us fed for a while.
It's that easy. At first I was doing it in the air fryer but I usually make so much I had to do in batches which wasn't ideal. Last night I finally just did it in the oven and it was a lot easier and was able to just make all of it at once.Ground Tofu
▢ 1 14-oz package firm or extra-firm tofu
▢ 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
▢ 2 tbsp soy sauce
▢ 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
▢ 1 tsp smoked paprika
▢ ½ tsp ground cumin
Preheat the oven to 375°F or the air fryer to 375°F.
Break or crumble the tofu into very small pieces. Add it to a mixing bowl and then drizzle it with the oil and sprinkle with the spices. Stir well until the tofu is evenly coated.
Transfer the seasoned tofu to an air fryer or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If air frying, fry the tofu at 375° for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cook longer if you want it even crispier. If baking, roast the tofu at 375°F for 30 minutes. Stirring after 20 minutes. Cook longer if you want it to be meatier or dried out more.
I make so much chili that'll make like 18+ meals and freeze them in portions. Keeps us fed for a while.