Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets
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4.8
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
402 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets
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These crispy baked tofu nuggets are so easy to make and packed with so much flavor you'll never even notice they aren't chicken. Using a staple tofu hack I always use to mimic meat; these tofu nuggets are dippable, dunkable, and crave-able.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb block tofu 453 g, extra firm
Marinade
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
Breading
- ½ cup all-purpose flour 60 g
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch 15 g
- ½ cup almond milk 120 mL
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 5 mL
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs can sub gluten-free, 100 g
- 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp garlic powder each
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Press: Press tofu for at least 15 minutes, using either a tofu press or by setting a heavy pan on top of it and letting the moisture drain. When finished, tear tofu into roughly 1 inch blocks.
- Marinate: In a shallow dish, stir together all the marinade ingredients. Add tofu and toss to coat. Let tofu marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
- Breading Station: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). In a medium bowl stir together flour and cornstarch. In a second bowl, whisk almond milk and apple cider vinegar to make a "buttermilk". Combine panko and all remaining spices in a third bowl.
- Bread: Working one at a time, use a fork to dip each tofu nugget flour first in the flour, then almond milk, then panko. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray or brush each lightly with cooking oil to help them brown in the oven.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, flipping each over after 10 minutes of cooking.
Notes
- To make tofu nuggets in the air fryer, place them in a single layer in your air fryer. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 400°F (204°C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Storage: If you have leftovers, these will be kept in the fridge for 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
42.2g
(14%)
Protein
23.1g
(46%)
Fat
16.8g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
969mg
(40%)
Potassium
368mg
(8%)
Fiber
4.4g
(18%)
Sugar
3.4g
(7%)
Calcium
737mg
(74%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42.2g | 14% |
| Protein | 23.1g | 46% |
| Fat | 16.8g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 969mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 18% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 7% |
| Calcium | 737mg | 74% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
10 reviews
Excellent
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