Baked Tofu Nuggets

4 from 1 vote

These baked vegan crispy tofu nuggets are easy to make with simple ingredients and so delicious served with your favourite dipping sauce. The whole family will love these!

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: nuggets

Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

350 g package firm or extra-firm tofu pressed
3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari 45 mL
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola 15 mL
2 cloves garlic minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 8 g
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp chickpea flour 5 g
4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs 30 g + more for coating

Instructions

Start by pressing the block of tofu to remove excess liquid. Use a tofu press or wrap the block in a dish towel or paper towels and place a heavy object on it for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C) degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add everything except for the chickpea flour and breadcrumbs to a food processor. Pulse a few times until fully combined. Do not over blend so it's completely smooth, it should be well-mixed but still have some texture to it.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the breadcrumbs and the chickpea flour and mix well with a spoon until you have a mouldable consistency. If the mixture is too soft or falls apart, add some more bread crumbs as needed.
Form nuggets with your hands and coat with the breadcrumbs on both sides. Place the nuggets in a single layer on the baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy. For more crispiness, spray the nuggets with a little oil. Serve immediately with your favorite dip.

Video

Notes

Dip Ideas: Ketchup, honey mustard, hot sauce, spicy vegan mayo, BBQ sauce, vega tzatziki, tahini ranch, tofu ranch.

Nutrition