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Quick & Easy Asian Breaded Tofu Nuggets

Panko breaded tofu bites fried to golden perfection! These quick and easy Asian breaded tofu nuggets are ready in 30 minutes with minimal ingredients. They serve well as a main or side dish with homemade katsu sauce and great for the family!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 449 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra firm tofu
  • ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs add more if needed
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder add more if needed
  • 1 tsp onion powder add more if needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt add more if needed
Katsu Sauce
  • 5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir fry sauce
  • 2 teaspoon white granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. First dice extra-firm tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Then pat dry the tofu cubes with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture. This is important or your coating will fall off.
  3. Next generously season tofu cubes with an even sprinkle of salt, garlic powder, onion powder on both sides.
  4. Then prepare fill one large shallow bowl with cornstarch, a second bowl with beaten egg and the third bowl with panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Generously coat each seasoned tofu cube into the cornstarch first, then beaten egg and panko breadcrumbs last ensuring no bald spots.
  6. Next heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat, around 350 degrees F with a digital instant read thermometer or place a wooden utensil into the oil and if bubbles form, it's time to fry. Fry tofu on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the fried tofu to a wire rack or paper-towel lined plate to remove excess oil.
  7. Lastly in a small bowl, combine Katsu sauce ingredients. Enjoy with tofu!

Nutrition Information

Calories 449kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 59mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449

% Daily Value*

Calories 449kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 59mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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