Breaded Tofu Strips

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    480 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Breaded Tofu Strips

Make super crispy breaded tofu sticks with just 5 base ingredients and a pan, oven, or air fryer. Delicious, versatile, and easy to make gluten-free and adapt with your seasoning and coating of choice!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 14 to 16 ounces of extra firm tofu
  • ½ cup of cornstarch
  • ¼ cup of water
  • 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce
  • ½ cup of breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast
  • pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup of vegetable oil
  • ½ cup of BBQ Sauce
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Instructions

  1. Drain and press the tofu and cut the block into strips the size and length of a finger.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, and soy sauce and whisk thoroughly with a fork.
  3. Pour breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, and salt onto a plate and mix thoroughly.
  4. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Dip the tofu strips into the cornstarch mixture until evenly coated and immediately press into the breadcrumbs until all sides of the tofu are completely covered.
  6. Once the oil is hot, lay the tofu on the pan and cook until it turns golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  7. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve with bbq sauce.

Notes

  • Make sure to properly press the tofu to remove as much liquid as possible. This will ensure you get the most crispy results. 
  • It's important to use extra-firm tofu as this recipe won't achieve the desired crispiness with other types. 
  • Air fried breaded tofu: Slice the tofu to your desired shape (strips vs. cubes), season, and coat. Then spray with an oil spray and cook in a single layer with space in between for 12-15 minutes at 400F/200C, shaking after 8 minutes.
  • Cubes will cook in 10-12 minutes generally. Whereas strips take closer to 15-17 minutes.
  • Baked breaded tofu: Follow steps 1-5 (skipping step 4), spread the tofu across a baking sheet, spray with a bit of oil, then bake at 400F/200C for 40-45 minutes (closer to 30 for small cubes). Flip halfway and spray the top with a little more oil. Enjoy the baked crispy tofu while it’s still warm – delicious!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1378mg (57%) Potassium 426mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 107IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 480kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1378mg 57%
Potassium 426mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 107IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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