Description
Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets are a delicious plant-based alternative to traditional chicken nuggets, featuring a perfect crunch and delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the plant-based milk, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, pour in the cornstarch.
- Dip each tofu cube in the cornstarch, shake off excess, then submerge in the wet mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the tofu nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These nuggets can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg