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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Drain and press the tofu and cut the block into strips the size and length of a finger.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, and soy sauce and whisk thoroughly with a fork.
- Pour breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, and salt onto a plate and mix thoroughly.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve with bbq sauce.
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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
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
% 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.