Description
These crispy tofu nuggets are a delicious vegan alternative to traditional chicken nuggets. Coated in a flavorful breading and baked to perfection, they make a satisfyingly crunchy snack or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 block (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray or oil for baking/frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Make vegan ‘buttermilk’: In a small bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Prepare coating: In a second bowl, place the flour. In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat tofu: Dip each tofu cube first in flour, then in the buttermilk mixture, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, coating well.
- Bake: Place coated tofu nuggets on the baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Alternatively, air fry at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra flavor, marinate the tofu in a bit of soy sauce and garlic before breading.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like BBQ, ranch, or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 nuggets
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
