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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Panko Fried Tofu Nuggets

    Published: Sep 2, 2015 · Modified: Jul 29, 2021 by Kelsey Smith

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    Today called for the recreation of a meal from my childhood in the style of tofu. I decided to veganize good ole chicken nuggets and create panko fried tofu nuggets, a vegan-friendly recipe.

    With mouthwatering Golden Crispy Tofu from Vegan Dad and Crispy Baked Garlic Matchstick Fries from Minimalist Baker, you'll never want to buy frozen nuggets or fries again.

    Vegan Tofu Nuggets and French Fries

    Now, this is where I point out yet again that veganism does not necessarily equal healthy. Fried tofu? Yeahhhh.

    I imagine you could bake it as well as long as you give the tofu a light spray of cooking oil. I haven't tried it myself yet, so if you do please tell me in the comments how it goes.

    This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Pressing the tofu

    The trick to these yummy nuggets is to press the tofu for 15-30 minutes before you start to get rid of all that soy water. I love my TofuXpress, but I got by for many, many years using textbooks and towels.

    It wasn't until I graduated in 2012 that I looked around my house and thought, "OH MY GOD I NEED A TEXTBOOK." Things I never thought I'd say.

    You could also try the TofuBud.

    Panko Fried Tofu Nuggets with ketchup.
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    Panko Fried Tofu Nuggets

    Panko friend tofu nuggets are pan-fried, crispy, crunchy, golden tofu nuggets. This is a vegan take on the classic chicken nugget.
    5 from 1 vote
    Recipe by: Kelsey Smith
    Prep time: 25 minutes
    Cook time: 15 minutes
    Total time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 3

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package extra firm tofu
    • 1¼ cup non-dairy milk
    • 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 2 tablespoon hot sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1½ cup panko bread crumbs
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil

    Instructions
     

    • Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove as much liquid as possible. Cut the tofu into square nuggets.
    • Mix the milk, yellow mustard, hot sauce, and salt in a medium bowl.
    • Mix flour and remaining spices in another medium size bowl.
    • Dip the tofu one piece at a time in the wet mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
    • Fry the tofu on medium heat in about ¼ inch of oil in a large skillet. It will take just a few minutes for each size to turn golden. When done, place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1945mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 5mg
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: tofu
    Tried this recipe?Rate it to let me know how it was!

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    About Kelsey Smith

    I am a freelance content writer for college-level textbooks by day, mommy by night, and a blogger in between. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband, Xavier. When I'm not working on college textbooks, you might find me here, sharing recipes, social media tutorials, and more.

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    1. amber says

      September 02, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      i love how thin the fries are...those are my kinda fries

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