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Part of tofu's charm is its chameleon-like ability to soak up any and all flavors it's paired with, and boy does this sheet pan supper really show it off. Between the crispy edges, smoky flavor and a sticky blanket of barbecue sauce, this recipe is going to make you see tofu in a whole new light.

This recipe relies on both a dry rub and a generous slick of barbecue sauce to bring a big punch of bold flavors and crunch to this sheet pan supper. Start by first cooking the chunks of tofu with a coating of olive oil and dry spice rub -- this allows them to dry out and crisp up around the edges, while absorbing the flavors of the spices. Once cooked, toss the hot nuggets of tofu with sauce as soon as they come out of the oven and dig in!

I used to cut my tofu into evenly sized squares or neat triangles, and then our managing editor, Lauren, mentioned she'd been tearing her tofu into jagged pieces after making a recipe from Bon Appetit. I tried it for myself almost immediately and haven't cut a block of tofu since. Now each piece of tofu has more crispy edges, thanks to the jagged peaks and nubby sides tearing tofu creates.

Sheet Pan Barbecue Tofu

Serves 2 to 4

14 to 16 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

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