• Drain and press your block of tofu for at least 20 minutes. If you don’t own a tofu press, wrap the tofu in a kitchen towel and place a large pot or pan on top of the tofu as a press.
• Mix the soy sauce, maple syrup, and spices in a small bowl to create the marinade.
• After your tofu is pressed, either cut into thin strips, about ⅛-inch thick, or crumble, depending on how you want to use your tofu bacon.
• Place the tofu in either a sealable bag or container and pour the marinade over the tofu. Then seal the bag or container and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 day but up to 3 days. The longer it marinates the stronger the flavor.

Cooking Options

• Oven: Preheat the oven to 425℉. Place the tofu bacon slices or crumbles on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. You are looking for the tofu to reduce in size and to start to become golden and crispy. The cooking time will also depend on how thinly you cut your tofu slices or crumbles. The larger or thicker they are, the longer they will take to cook. Note that the tofu will become chewy and crispier as it cools.
• Airfryer: Preheat the airfryer to 400℉. Place the tofu bacon slices or crumbles into the air fryer, in a single layer, and place in the air fryer. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes. You are looking for the tofu to reduce in size and to start to become golden and crispy. The larger or thicker they are, the longer they will take to cook. Note that the tofu will become chewy and crispier as it cools.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.