Prep your tofu: Follow my directions HERE for how to press tofu and cut it into your desired shapes. I like to cube mine into medium pieces but really anything works! Set side.

Make the marinade: Whisk together marinade ingredients (olive oil, bbq sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and liquid smoke) directly in the dish/ bag that you plan to marinate the tofu in. A plastic baggie, stasher bag, or really any kind of shallow resealable container works well. Add all of the ingredients (minus the tofu) and whisk until fully combined.

Add the tofu: add in your tofu pieces and let marinate for 30 minutes or even overnight. Ideally this will marinate for a good few hours but even just 30 minutes makes a big difference. Save the leftover marinade!

Bake: On a large baking try lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper, line up the tofu pieces. Top each pieces with a tiny bit of the marinate (about 1/2 tsp each). Bake at 425 for 20 minutes. Flip the pieces over (option to add a little bit more of the marinade) and bake for an additional 10-15 more minutes. 

Or pan fry: To pan fry the tofu, I suggest using a large non-stick skillet. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat and add in the tofu. Cook for 15 minutes, flipping every few minutes so it's cooked on all sides. Option to toss in a few tablespoons of the marinade and cook for 2 additional minutes so that the sauce is thickened and the tofu is fully covered.