Crispy Tofu Nuggets
These delicious tofu nuggets are a fantastic alternative to the chicken nuggets you likely grew up with. Bonus: the whole family will love them!
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yield: 16 nuggets
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz block extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 ½ inch x 3 inch sticks
- ¼ cup almond meal or ground flax seed
- ¼ cup whole grain bread crumbs
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- 2. In a shallow dish, combine the almond meal (or flax seed), breadcrumbs, cornmeal, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt.
- 3. One a time, dredge the tofu nuggets in the bread crumb mixture.
- 4. Place the breaded tofu nuggets in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5. Bake for 30 minutes.
- 6. Serve with your favorite plant-based dipping sauce.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. If using an air fryer, bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes.
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