How to Make Breaded Tofu Nuggets - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and filling vegetarian dish that the whole family will love, then you've come to the right place. These Breaded Tofu Nuggets are a healthy and satisfying alternative to traditional chicken nuggets, and they're incredibly easy to make. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

What makes these tofu nuggets so incredibly tasty is a combination of savory...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and frozen
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 16 nuggets

  • Thaw tofu, 8 hours to overnight. Place in a colander with a weight on top to squeeze moisture out.
  • Place tofu on a flat work surface and cut into approximately 16 'nuggets.'
  • Mix milk, mustard, garlic salt, onion powder, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour break crumbs into a separate bowl. Dip each nugget into the milk mixture and roll into the bread crumbs, coating completely.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add nuggets; cook, flipping halfway, until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    161 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 659mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 167mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 140mg