Blog Layout

Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. oil, plus more for pan
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 14–16 oz. block firm tofu, drained
  • Condiment of choice (for serving)


Directions


Step 1. Place the oven rack in the

upper third of the oven and preheat

to 425°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet;

set aside. Whisk together all-

purpose flour, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a medium

bowl. Set the seasoning mixture aside.


Step 2. Pat the tofu block dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Use your hands to

gently break the tofu into craggy, nugget-size pieces (about 1", the smaller the crispier!). Pat dry

again and place pieces in a second medium bowl.


Step 3. Drizzle oil over tofu and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle the reserved seasoning mixture over

the tofu and stir until the tofu is evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread the tofu nuggets on

the prepared baking sheet (giving them direct contact with the pan helps them get crispy).


Step 4. Bake the tofu nuggets until the outside is golden brown and crisp, 30–35 minutes. If

browning too quickly, reduce the oven temperature to 400°F halfway through. Season with salt

if desired and serve with your condiment of choice.


Manhattan Nutrition Clinic Blog

25 Apr, 2024
There are some recipes we make the same way every time. Traditional family recipes, like Mom’s chicken or Grandma’s cookies, must be followed to create the desired result. Other recipes have more flexibility. Many recipes we come across while scrolling social media can be tweaked to be made more nutritious without compromising the recipe’s integrity. With this in mind, we can start with almost any recipe and still end up with something that sounds good and is more nutrient-dense.
28 Mar, 2024
Salt Myths
11 Mar, 2024
National Nutrition Month 2024
09 Feb, 2024
Resolution Review
21 Dec, 2023
Setting Personalized Nutrition Goals
Manhattan Nutrition Clinic - Mediterranean Inspired Lentils
20 Oct, 2023
Mediterranean Inspired Lentils Serves: 8, ~½ cup each
11 Oct, 2023
Label Reading for Heart Health
26 Sep, 2023
Za’atar Spiced Chickpeas Serves: 8, ~½ cup each
19 Sep, 2023
Chipotle Tofu Tacos
01 Sep, 2023
Fish Oil vs. Fish for Heart Health
More Posts
Share by: