Oven-Fried Tofu Nuggets
These tofu nuggets have it all! Easy, perfectly spiced crispy breading surround an unbeleviable tofu nugget. Perfect for kids and the kid in you!
Ingredients
- 1 block Tofu that has been frozen and thawed
Tofu Marinade
- 1 vegan chicken bouillon cube
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ tablespoon chive or apple cider vinegar
Breading
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Nutritional Yeast
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup plant based milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce Franks or something similar - optional
Instructions
- With your hands, break the tofu into bite-sized nuggets and set them into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl mix all the marinade ingredients together and microwave for 15 seconds to melt the vegan chicken bouillon. Pour the mixture over the tofu and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer if possible.
- Set the oven temperature to 420 degrees on the convect function if available.
- When the oven is to temperature, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In one medium-sized bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, paprika, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Mix with a fork until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, add the milk, salt, pepper, and hot sauce if using.
- Time to dredge - working one piece at a time, move the tofu from the marinade to the flour. Coat, and dip into the milk. Move from the milk back to the flour making sure the nugget is completely coated. Place on the parchment paper. Continue until all the tofu is breaded.
- Brush or spritz each nugget with a little oil. Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes turning once. The breading will be crisp, golden, and perfect. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.