Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets

4.75 from 4 votes

Stuff these crispy baked tofu nuggets in a sandwich, pile them on a salad, or dip them in your favorite sauce. These versatile little bites are delicious any way you eat them, and they're super easy to whip up!

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 349kcal

Author: Alissa Saenz

Ingredients

For Dredging

½ cup all-purpose flour

For the Batter

⅔ cup unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt

For the Panko Coating

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

For the Nuggets

1 (16 ounce/454 gram) package super-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes (Note 1)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Vegetable oil, for spraying or brushing (Note 2)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place ½ cup of flour for dredging into a small bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the batter.
In another small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the panko coating.
Place the tofu cubes into another small bowl, along with the soy sauce. Gently stir to coat the tofu with the soy sauce.
Place a few tofu squares into the bowl with the flour. Carefully roll the tofu cubes around to dredge them in the flour.
Transfer the tofu cubes to the bowl with the batter. Coat all sides of each cube with batter.
Remove the tofu cubes from the bowl with the batter, gently shaking each one to remove any excess batter. Transfer each tofu cube to the panko coating and roll it around to coat.
Transfer the tofu cubes to the baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
Repeat the coating process until all of the tofu squares are coating and arranged on the baking sheet.
Lightly spray or brush the tofu cubes with oil to coat the tops.
Place the baking sheet into the oven. Bake the tofu nuggets for about 20 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
Serve.

Notes

Feel free to cut the tofu into larger or smaller pieces, if desired, or even different shapes such as triangles. Just keep in mind that you might need extra ingredients for coating the tofu if it's in smaller pieces, as the surface area will be greater.
You can skip the oil if you prefer to cook without it. The nuggets won't brown as well and may be slightly less crispy.

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