Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets / Tofu Recipe
Firm tofu coated in flour, beaten egg and seasoned panko, then baked until crisp. These tofu nuggets bake for 20 minutes with a halfway flip and can be served with a dipping sauce.Dietary note: Contains eggs. This recipe is not vegan.
Ingredients
- 4 Tofu
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Dried Herbs to Taste
- 1/2 cup (80 g) Panko (or Bread Crumbs)
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup (60 g) All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut each piece of firm or extra-firm tofu in half lengthwise. Season the pieces with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Put the flour, beaten eggs and panko in three separate shallow dishes. Season the panko with salt, pepper and dried herbs.
- Coat each tofu piece in flour, dip in beaten egg, then cover with the seasoned panko. Sprinkle with additional dried herbs as shown in the video.
- Arrange on the lined baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through.
- Serve the crisp tofu nuggets with your preferred dipping sauce.
Video
Notes
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