Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
These tofu nuggets are easy, wholesome, and delicious. They come out so crispy and flavourful while being low fat, making them the perfect addition to grain bowls, wraps, or just about any meal.
Serving Size 3
Equipment
- 1 air fryer I use Instant Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 300 grams extra firm tofu firm will also work
- ⅓ cup veggie broth
- 2 tablespoons soya sauce
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons corn starch tapioca starch will also work, or you can skip it altogether
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika will also work
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- spray oil
Instructions
- Press the tofu by draining the package of the liquid, then wrapping the tofu block in paper towel and placing it under a heavy pan for 15 minutes.
- Using the air fry option on your air fryer, preheat it to 400°F. Line your air fryer trays with aluminum foil. If you have a basket air fryer, you may need to do 2 rounds.
- With the tofu block placed horizontally in front of you, cut it into 6 even slices. Then cut each slice into 3 pieces.
- In a shallow dish, add the tofu cubes and cover with the veggie broth and soya sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes, flipping half way through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch and water, getting rid of any clumps. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and all of the seasonings. Set aside.
- Using one hand, remove the tofu from the marinade and coat it in the batter, letting the excess drip off. Drop the tofu piece into the breadcrumb bowl.
- Using your other hand, evenly cover the tofu piece in the breadcrumbs. Transfer to your air fryer tray and spray with oil.
- Bake for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you have a 2-tier air fryer, rotate the trays as well.
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Notes
I use Instant Vortex Air fryer, which has 2 levels. For this recipe I did one round of baking. If you have a basket air fryer, you may need to do 2 rounds.
You can skip spraying or brushing the tofu with oil, they will come out roughly the same.
Instead of Panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs.
If you tear the tofu into cubes instead of cutting them, they may take more or less time in the air fryer depending on their size.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 16gFat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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