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Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Tofu Nuggets Recipe

Nutritional yeast makes these tofu nuggets taste like chicken nuggets!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Quick Chicken Recipe
Cuisine American
Calories 191 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1- 16 oz block firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons tapioca starch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup nutritional yeast

Instructions
 

  • Wrap tofu with a kitchen towel, place it on a plate, and press it with a cast-iron skillet or something heavy for at least 30 mins.
  • Unwrap tofu and cut into 1 inch squares.
  • In an airtight container, whisk together the olive oil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, tapioca, salt and pepper until well combined.
  • Add the tofu cubes to the marinade and shake until all cubes are well coated.
  • Toss the coated cubes in nutritional yeast and place them in the basket of your air fryer.
  • Air fry at 375 F for 12 minutes. Serve while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 6.6gProtein: 14gFat: 11.7g