Tofu nuggets
A meatless take on a childhood favourite, we promise you won't even be able to tell the difference!
YIELDS
4
Ingredients
Tofu Nuggets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 brick (about 400 g) extra firm tofu
- 1 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
- Kosher salt, to season
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour (32 g + 16 g), divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sparkling water or light flavoured beer
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Directions
Tofu Nuggets
- Heat your oven to 450ºF and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto a sheet pan. Set aside.
- Wrap the tofu in a few layers of paper towel or a clean dish towel and place a dinner plate on top to weigh it down while you prepare the coating.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the panko, season with salt, and cook for three to four minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside in a shallow dish.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine a one-quarter cup of flour with the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and pepper, and season with half a teaspoon of kosher salt. Whisk in the sparkling water or beer and soy sauce and set aside.
- Unwrap the tofu and cut it into approximately three-quarter-inch cubes. Scatter with the remaining two tablespoons of flour and toss to coat. Working with a few pieces at a time, dunk the tofu into the batter mixture then toss in the panko to coat. Transfer to the prepared sheet pan and continue until all the tofu has been used.
- Bake the tofu nuggets for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and crisp, gently flipping about halfway through.
Dipping Sauce
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and cider vinegar.
- Set aside for serving.
Serve
- Serve the nuggets straight from the oven with the dip on the side. Enjoy!
