Description
Delightful vegan and oil-free snack with a crunchy texture and savory flavors, perfect for a plant-based diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko preferred)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: nutritional yeast for extra cheesiness
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the tofu into nugget-sized pieces.
- Mix soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each tofu piece into the mixture, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until well coated.
- Place the breaded tofu nuggets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For best texture, don’t skip pressing the tofu. Experiment with different seasonings for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg