Hoisin-Glazed Tofu Bites with Chili

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Crispy tofu cubes coated in sweet-spicy hoisin glaze, elevated with fresh chili and sesame. This asian-inspired vegetarian ready in about 35 minutes pairs hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 14 oz, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes firm tofu
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp, chopped scallions
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sriracha, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil in a shallow dish.
2. Step 2: Mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp salt in another dish.
3. Step 3: Dredge tofu cubes in flour mixture, shake off excess, then dip into hoisin glaze.
4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add tofu in a single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
5. Step 5: Transfer to paper towels, toss with remaining glaze, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds.