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Panko Fried Tofu Nuggets

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.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: American

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 3 serving

Calories: 499 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 package - extra firm tofu
  • 1 ¼ 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
  • 1 ½ cup - panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup - vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove as much liquid as possible. Cut the tofu into square nuggets.
  2. Mix the milk, yellow mustard, hot sauce, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Mix flour and remaining spices in another medium size bowl.
  4. Dip the tofu one piece at a time in the wet mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
  5. 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

Energy: 499 kcal | Total Fat: 28 g | Saturated: 17 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 46 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugars: 5 g | Proteins: 21 g | Sodium: 1,710 mg | Polyunsaturated: 5 g | Monounsaturated: 5 g

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