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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Proteins · February 1, 2021

Tofu Nuggets

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Finished Crispy Tofu Nuggets

This Tofu Nuggets recipe went viral out of nowhere, and honestly, for good reason!

This is the only crispy breaded tofu recipe I’ve seen that is gluten-free, vegan, doesn’t require pressing your tofu, is no mess, no fuss, no pan searing, no deep frying. Just a few ingredients and an over or air fryer are all you need!

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  • What is nutritional yeast?
  • FAQ
  • Looking for similar crispy tofu recipes?

What is nutritional yeast?

I love this recipe because it uses my godsend favorite ingredient, nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami flavor that you can’t get anywhere else. It makes this tofu recipe perfect for nuggets, a tofu sandwich, meal prepping, easy lunches, quick dinners and anything in between. We’re tofu stans here.

FAQ

Can I use an air fryer?

Yes! Use the same temperature and time for an air fryer and you’ll come out with perfectly crispy tofu nuggets.

Do I need a binder to make the dry ingredients stick?

Nope! The moisture on the outside of the tofu will make the dry ingredients stick. Plus, it keeps this recipe vegan.

Why shouldn’t I press the tofu?

Allowing the tofu to keep its moisture ensures you don’t come out with dry, tough nuggets. They will be more tender after they come out of the oven if they still hold some moisture!

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And that’s everything for these Tofu Nuggets!

If you make it, please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! It’s my favorite thing to scroll through stories and see what you all are making.

And of course feel free to leave any questions, comments or reviews! This is the best place to reach me, and I’d love to hear from you <3

Watch the recipe video here:

Tofu Nuggets

My easiest tofu recipe, and the one I make all the time! These crispy nuggets are gluten free, minimal ingredients, and the quickest to whip up. Perfect for meal prep or an easy dinner at home!
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Prep Time:10 minutes mins
Cook Time:25 minutes mins
Total Time:35 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Keyword: dinner, lunch, nutritional yeast, tofu
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces extra firm tofu drained and patted dry, but not pressed
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon each of dried basil, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • No need to press your tofu for this. Keep the tofu pretty moist, just drain and lightly pat with a paper towel, and then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a small plate or bowl, mix together the nutritional yeast and spices, then press every side of your tofu cubes into the seasoning until it’s well coated.
  • Put your cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or until they are nice and crispy!
  • If you are using an air fryer, use the same heat and time.
  • Let them cool a bit and then they will peel right off of the parchment paper. Serve and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. suhritha says

    February 12, 2021 at 4:57 am

    I found this recipe on tik tok and can confidently say that hundreds of the views are mine. I have made this recipe so many times it is so so easy and absolutely delicious and you can switch up the spices however you like. I now make sure I grab multiple blocks of tofu from the grocery store every run just so I can always have them on hand when I inevitably want to make this. I also have shown them to sooo many of my non vegetarian friends and they have all been absolutely blown away by this. In fact, one of them bought tofu for the first time ever in her life just to make this recipe. Try this, it will change your life.

    • Justine says

      February 12, 2021 at 5:39 pm

      omg YES I love that it’s converting the non-veg friends too! This comment makes me so happy, thank you for taking the time to write it <3

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