If you're desperate to replace the corn starch, please don't use flour instead! The texture will be significantly impaired! My recommendations for a sub would be rice flour, tapioca starch or potato starch (from best to worst). It also forms a sort of barrier between the tofu and the breadcrumbs which means the moisture from the tofu can't escape easily, which is why the tofu stays so light and moist!

Looking for a Mexican vibe? Add some finely chopped chipotle chilli and a pinch of ground cumin to the mix!Ĭorn starch is one of my favourite pantry ingredients because it becomes so crispy when baked or fried! It's what helps to make these nuggets to deliciously crunchy.

Feeling festive? Replace the oregano for thyme, sage and rosemary!.

Want a kick of heat? Add a pinch of cayenne!.

This recipes uses some of my favourite herbs and spices, but feel free to sub with your personal spice-rack heroes! If you're keen to make this recipe without the wheat, just use your fave gluten free bread to whip up some home-made breadcrumbs. Just blitz the frozen bread in a food processor until you have rough breadcrumbs and use them in place of panko! If you can't get hold of panko, you can use real life actual bread with a similarly great taste! I like to cube and freeze any sourdough crusts or any bread that goes a little stale so it's always ready for breadcrumbing. So you've tried the tofu version of the recipe (and obvs loved it) but how about switching things up? Why not swap the tofu for cauliflower and add some chilli flakes to the panko breadcrumbs! If you've made my vegan seitan chicken recipe recently, why not make some delicious vegan baked chicken tenders? If tempeh is more your thing, why not slice a block into some nuggets and use them instead?! Go for it - the world's your nugget! The Panko Breadcrumbs The great thing about this super simple recipe is that you can customise and jazz it up however you like! Here's how: The Tofu No sauce required, no marinade necessary, no frying needed, just coat and bake!

They're a perfect intro for anyone who doesn't know what to do with tofu.

You can even use the coating mixture for basically anything! Tempeh, cauliflower, seitan, you name it!

These guys are totally versatile! You can switch up the spices in the coating, easy as pie (see 'Subs and Swaps' below).

They're baked, not fried, so there's significantly less oil used in the recipe - only 2tbsp per 20 nuggets!.

They're the crispiest little muthas you've ever come across! The coating is golden and gently spiced while the tofu is light and tender.

Here's why you're going to love these fellas, regardless of whether you love tofu or not: This recipe is for those people! Don't get me wrong, it's also for everyone else too, but if you're a tofu skeptic, this may well be the recipe to turn you! What Makes These Baked Tofu Nuggets AMAZEBALLS? The most common question I get from new vegans (especially during Veganuary) is 'HOW DO I MAKE TOFU TASTE NICE!?'. Who loves a super crispy, oven baked tofu nugget? EVERYONE DUH! This is the absolute please-all tofu recipe you've been waiting for! INDIVIDUAL APPLIANCES VARY THESE ARE GUIDELINES ONLY.4.9 from 98 votes Simple and delicious crispy baked tofu nuggets! One of my favourite ways to eat tofu with a never-fail super crispy crumb coating!

Cook for 12 - 14 minutes turning once halfway through cooking time, or until golden and fully cooked.ĬOOK TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 165☏ (74☌). Arrange frozen portions in a single layer on baking sheet.ģ.

Preparation instructions (Cook from frozen):Ģ. Water, Rice flour, Pea protein concentrate, Canola oil, Soy protein concentrate, Modified cellulose, Toasted rice crumb, Coconut oil, Modified corn starch, Brown rice protein, Panko bread crumbs (Rice flour, pea protein, dextrose, sodium bicarbonate), Rice starch, Ancient grain flour blend (whole amaranth, whole quinoa), Corn flour, Sugars (dextrose, sugar), Pea flour, Soy protein isolate, Yeast extract, Salt, Natural flavour, Pea hull fiber, Sea salt, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Sodium bicarbonate, Caramel colour, Corn starch, Tryptophan, Spices, Methionine, Sodium acid pyrophosphate, Guar gum, Spice extractives, Yeast, Vitamins and minerals. Simulated Chicken Strips - Contains No Meat Plant-Based Southern-Style Breaded Strips

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