This Quick Crispy Tofu Bacon is smoky, crispy goodness and a homemade vegan favourite. Made with thin slices of firm tofu dipped in a savoury marinade, these bacon slices are then pan fried to perfection in minutes.

Perfect for breakfast, salads, sandwiches, or as a standalone snack, this delight of a recipe offers a guilt-free alternative to traditional bacon. Let’s dive in and discover how to whip up this mouthwatering dish in no time.

Bacon Made From Tofu

Homemade vegan bacon can be made from rice paper- like my Vegan Bacon (Low Sodium), from coconut or even banana peels! This Crispy Tofu Bacon recipe keeps things simple and easy by using firm tofu. It’s something plant based people always have in their refrigerator, so there’s no need to plan ahead.

The secret to to this Crispy Tofu Bacon recipe is using a vegetable peeler to get beautiful thin little slices of tofu. This helps the tofu pieces to get all bubbly and nice and nice and crispy once fried up in your frying pan.

Making bacon from tofu is easy and doesn’t need fancy ingredients. The marinade used to flavour this tofu bacon is made with straightforward basic pantry items, and liquid smoke-a fairly common ingredient in any vegan kitchen! I use Try Me Sauces Liquid Smoke, which is easy to purchase online, adds incredible flavour to a number of dishes and is 100% vegan!

Ingredients in This Quick Crispy Tofu Bacon Recipe

Bacon

Firm or extra firm tofu

Marinade

Neutral oil
Soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
Nutritional yeast
Liquid smoke
Maple syrup
Smoked paprika (or regular)
Black pepper

How to Make This Recipe

Whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade in a shallow bowl.

Gently press excess water from the firm tofu block with paper towel or a tea towel. Using a vegetable peeler, make 12-15 long thin slices of tofu from your firm tofu block (peel the long side of the tofu block-not the wider side).

Dip each tofu slice into the marinade (or use a basting brush) and add the slices to an oiled frying pan on medium heat heat.

Fry tofu slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until tofu is nice and crispy.

Commonly Asked Questions

What type of tofu should I use?

Only use firm, or preferably extra firm, tofu. You will not be able to peel the tofu with the vegetable peeler unless you use a firm variety of tofu. Using a peeler is essential to creating the crispy consistency of bacon. Simply cutting the tofu will not yield the same result.

How do I store this Crispy Tofu Bacon?

This tofu bacon will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Simply reheat in a frying pan.