Description
Crispy, golden air fryer tofu nuggets that are vegan, oil-free, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and drained
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Cut the pressed tofu into nugget-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, mix soy sauce and lemon juice. Dip tofu pieces into the wet mixture and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated tofu nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg