Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
Enjoy delicious plant-based nuggets made with tofu. To make these nuggets extra crispy, we use rice flour, cornstarch, and some spices to give them a fantastic taste. Serve with our famous peanut dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon rice flour
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 block firm tofu drained**
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Peanut Sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon peanut butter smooth or crunchy
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon rice vinegar optinal
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- First, combine all the flours and spices for the tofu: rice flour, cornflour, spice mix, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is uniform.
- Drain the excess water from your tofu using paper towels or apply some pressure using a heavy item such as a plate or a pan.
- Once drained, crumble the tofu into bite-size nuggets and coat with the spice mixture. If it makes the whole process easier, coat the tofu with your hands to make sure the nuggets are evenly seasoned.
- Place the tofu nuggets in the air fryer, drizzle with some olive oil, and air fry for about 17-20 minutes at 400F (200C), or until golden and crispy.
- While the tofu is cooking, prepare the peanut sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients and whisking until you have a smooth dipping sauce.
- Serve the nuggets on a plate with some chopped coriander and the dipping sauce. You can add a pinch of sea salt while hot, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg