Homemade Vegan Tofu Bacon Strips (Gluten Free)
These Homemade, Gluten Free, Vegan Tofu Bacon Strips are crunchy, coated with a smoky marinade, perfect for a plant-based bacon sub!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Marinade Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
- ½ tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp pasta sauce
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp tamari
- ⅛ block extra-firm tofu
Cut the ⅛ of the tofu block into thin-medium slices, such as in the photos.
Mix together all the ingredients, aside from the tofu, in a small, shallow dish.
Layer the tofu evenly in the dish, making sure the mixture covers the tofu fully.
Allow the marinade to sit for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
After at least two hours, place the tofu slices in a single layer in an air fryer. You can use a baking sheet or parchment paper in an air fryer for easy removal later.
Air fry at 390 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping around halfway through.
Once the tofu is ready, remove from the air fryer and use bacon as you would in any recipes!