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Baked Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside – these baked tofu nuggets are a healthy and delicious alternative to fried chicken! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun appetizer, this simple recipe is packed with flavor and requires minimal cleanup. Get ready to enjoy these addictive tofu nuggets that are surprisingly satisfying and surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 450.6 kcal
Protein 86g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Tofu Nuggets

  • 1 (14 ounce) block extra firm tofu
  • Wheat Germ
  • Cornmeal
  • Seasoning Salt
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Baked Tofu Nuggets

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Press the tofu to remove excess water. Crumble the tofu into a large bowl.
  3. Add the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the crumbled tofu. Mix well to combine.
  4. Form the tofu mixture into bite-sized nuggets.
  5. Arrange the nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (e.g., BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, sweet chili sauce).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

21g

Carbs

10g

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