Beer Battered Tofu Recipe

Ingredients for Beer Battered Tofu

• Firm Tofu
• 1 cup beer (any kind works well)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• Cornmeal
• Paprika
• Garlic Pepper Seasoning
• Parsley
• Salt
• Garlic Powder
• Canola Oil
• Tartar Sauce

How to Make Beer Battered Tofu

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the beer and 1 cup of flour until you have a smooth, thin batter, similar in consistency to pancake batter. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
2. In a separate shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. You should get approximately 10-12 slices.
4. Place the tofu slices between two layers of paper towels and gently press to absorb excess moisture.
5. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a drop of water sizzles and dances on the surface.
6. Dip each tofu slice into the beer batter, allowing excess batter to drip off. Then, dredge the battered tofu in the cornmeal mixture, gently pressing to ensure the coating adheres.
7. Carefully place the coated tofu slices in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove the fried tofu from the pan and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. Serve immediately with tartar sauce or sweet chili sauce.