5 from 20 votes
Baked Crispy Tofu Nugget
Baked Crispy Tofu Nuggets are extra firm tofu pieces coated in a flavorful batter made with soy milk, Dijon mustard, and spices, then covered with a crunchy mix of panko breadcrumbs and cornmeal. Baking at a high temperature yields a crispy, golden exterior while keeping the tofu tender inside. These nuggets pair well with various dipping sauces and offer a satisfying plant-based snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
245 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz/ 396 g) extra firm tofu or firm tofu, House Foods brand
Batter
- 1/2 cup soy milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons parsley , dried (or Italian seasoning blend)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Coating
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
Serving options
- Thai sweet chili sauce or ketchup, Sriracha sauce, or mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degree F (200 C). Spray a thin layer of oil onto a baking tray.
- Carefully press the tofu with your hands. Wrap a few layers of kitchen paper towels (or cheesecloth) around it to absorb the extra liquid. Cut tofu into squares that are about 1/3 inch (1 cm) thick and 2 inches (4 cm) long.
- Mix the batter in a large bowl. Mix the panko and cornmeal in another bowl.
- Set up your workstation by placing the batter, plate of panko mixture, and the baking tray all in a row.
- Pick up a piece of tofu with your hand and dunk it into the batter. Then place it into the panko bowl, flip to coat the other side, then transfer it onto the baking tray. Repeat the process with the remaining tofu.
- Spray tofu with a thin layer of oil. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once in between, until both surfaces turn golden.
- Serve hot or cold with homemade sweet chili sauce, ketchup, Sriracha sauce, or mayonnaise.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
33.9g
(11%)
Protein
14.2g
(28%)
Fat
6.6g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
1.3g
(7%)
Sodium
507mg
(21%)
Fiber
3.3g
(13%)
Sugar
3.5g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.9g | 11% |
| Protein | 14.2g | 28% |
| Fat | 6.6g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.