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Tofu Chicken Nuggets

Crispy Baked Tofu Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz block extra-firm tofu
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Oil spray

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu for 30 minutes, then cut it into 1½-inch nugget pieces.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In three bowls, set up the flour mixed with cornstarch, the plant milk, and the panko mixed with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each piece in flour, then plant milk, then press firmly into the panko mixture. Place on a lined or rack-fitted baking sheet.
  4. Spray nuggets with oil and bake 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and crunchy.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

The recipe includes active prep time only; you'll need an extra 30 minutes to press the tofu before you start, so plan accordingly.