Tofu Nuggets

Tofu Nuggets
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Transform humble tofu into golden, crispy nuggets, infused with aromatic herbs and savory Parmesan. A delightful appetizer or snack that's surprisingly addictive, even for tofu skeptics!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    6 g
  • Cholesterol
    33 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    125 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Cut each tofu slice into thirds, widthwise. Press each slice between paper towels to drain as much liquid as possible. Place on a plate and freeze for approximately 1 hour.

02

Step

Place bread in a food processor. Add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, and marjoram. Blend until finely ground into bread crumbs. Pour into a small bowl.

03

Step

Beat egg in a bowl. Dip tofu slices into egg and coat thoroughly in bread crumbs. Place breaded tofu on a plate. Season generously with salt and pepper.

04

Step

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently place 1/3 of the tofu into the pan. Cook, turning over halfway, until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Repeat with the remaining tofu.

For extra crispy nuggets, consider using panko bread crumbs instead of homemade whole wheat bread crumbs.
Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile to your liking. A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a touch of heat.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, sriracha mayo, or sweet chili sauce.

Bernadette Maggio

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Darrick Donnelly

    I found that pressing the tofu for longer than suggested helped remove even more moisture.

  • Hilario Kemmer

    These are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight snack.

  • Samanta Goldner

    These were surprisingly good! My kids loved them with ketchup.

  • Seamus Mraz

    A great way to get my kids to eat tofu, they actually asked for seconds!

  • Earnest Flatley

    Made these for a party and they were a hit! Everyone wanted the recipe.

  • Mertie Rolfson

    Freezing the tofu really makes a difference in the texture. They get so crispy!

  • Adolf Batz

    I added a little bit of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture for a little kick.

  • Crystal Sipes

    Super simple and delicious, thank you for the recipe!

  • Timmy Stanton

    Next time I'll try baking them instead of pan-frying to cut down on the oil.

  • Georgette Padberg

    I used panko breadcrumbs instead of whole wheat bread, and they turned out great!

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