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Easy Baked Oil-Free Tofu Nuggets Recipe

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These Easy Baked Tofu Nuggets are crispy, flavorful, and made without any oil or breadcrumbs, making them a healthy vegan alternative to traditional chicken nuggets. Using super firm tofu and a blend of nutritional yeast, spices, and tamari, these nuggets are perfect for dipping, adding to bowls, or stuffing in wraps. The baking method ensures a golden brown, crunchy exterior while keeping the inside tender.

  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Tofu Nuggets

  • 1 block (454 grams) super firm tofu, drained
  • 2 ½ tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the tofu from sticking.
  2. Prepare the Coating Paste: In a large bowl, combine nutritional yeast, cornstarch (or arrowroot powder), tamari (or soy sauce), water, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Mix thoroughly to form a smooth paste.
  3. Prepare Tofu: Drain the super firm tofu but do not pat dry as the extra liquid helps to thin the paste. Break the tofu block into bite-sized pieces and add them into the bowl with the paste.
  4. Coat Tofu: Gently stir and fold the tofu pieces with the paste using a silicone spatula, taking care not to crumble the tofu. Make sure all pieces are evenly coated without pouring excess paste onto the baking sheet later.
  5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated tofu pieces out in a single layer on the lined baking sheet to allow even cooking.
  6. Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the nuggets turn golden brown and crispy on the edges.

Notes

  • You can reduce the salt if you prefer less salty nuggets.
  • If using regular soy sauce instead of low-sodium, consider lowering the salt amount to balance flavors.
  • For extra-firm tofu, press, drain, and pat dry thoroughly. Adjust the nutritional yeast to 2 tablespoons and water to 1 tablespoon as extra-firm tofu holds more moisture and is softer than super firm tofu. Handle gently to avoid crumbling.
  • If using parchment paper instead of silicone mats, the cooking time may increase by a few minutes.
  • Avoid flipping the tofu during baking as it may stick and lose coating. If you choose to flip, do so carefully. Not flipping may result in browner bottoms and some pieces having slightly unset coating on the pan contact side.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Plant-Based
  • Diet: Vegan

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