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Tofu Nuggets

Tofu Nuggets: Easy Crispy Bites You’ll Love at Home

Tofu nuggets are delicious, crispy bites that are easy to make at home. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Pressing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 2 nuggets
Calories 753 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • food processor
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • cup potato starch or cornstarch
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup store-bought fried onions
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
  • Cooking spray
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • Store-bought or homemade ranch dressing for serving

Instructions
 

  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 375°. Place 3 layers of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel on a plate. Place tofu on towels and cover with another 3 layers of towels or another clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy can or skillet on top of tofu to press moisture out, pouring off excess water and replacing towels as they get soaked, at least 1 hour and up to 3.
  • Tear tofu into 1" chunks and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with basil, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne and gently toss with a rubber spatula until coated. Sprinkle with potato starch and gently toss until coated.
  • In a food processor or spice mill, pulse or grind breadcrumbs and onions until finely crushed and incorporated, 10 to 15 pulses.
  • Into a shallow bowl, pour milk. Transfer breadcrumb mixture to another shallow bowl. Dip each tofu piece into milk, then toss in breadcrumb mixture until coated. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray tofu with cooking spray, turn over, and spray again.
  • Bake tofu nuggets, turning halfway through, until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ketchup, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder.
  • Season nuggets with a heavy pinch of salt and transfer to a platter. Serve with ranch and curry ketchup alongside.

Notes

For an extra crunch, fry the nuggets instead of baking them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nuggetCalories: 753kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 25gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 865mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg
Keyword comfort food, Crispy Bites, easy recipe, Healthy Snacks, Plant-Based, Tofu Nuggets
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