Golden, crunchy tofu bites with a tender center. Delicious for snacking, dipping, or sharing as a main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tofu
01 - 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and drained
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Breading
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
08 - 1/3 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
09 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
10 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Press extra-firm tofu with a tofu press or a heavy object for at least 10 minutes. Cut into 1-inch cubes or nugget shapes.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add tofu cubes and toss gently to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: add flour to the first, plant-based milk to the second, and combine panko breadcrumbs, onion powder, and salt in the third.
04 - Dredge each tofu cube in flour, dip into plant-based milk, then coat evenly with breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to secure breading.
05 - Preheat air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.
06 - Arrange tofu nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil. Cook for 13 to 15 minutes at 390°F, shaking the basket halfway through, until nuggets are golden and crisp.
07 - Remove tofu nuggets from the air fryer and serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.
