Tofu "Chicken" Nuggets with Sriracha Mayo
Savory, crispy little bites of tofu, full of chicken flavor, and perfect for dipping in a spicy, creamy sriracha mayo.
- Prep Time 12 hours
- Cook Time 15 minutes
- Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
- Calories 435 kcal
- Author Cheryl Hurley
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained, frozen, and then thawed
- 2 cups double strength chicken-flavored , vegan broth (from bouillon)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cube tofu that's been drained, frozen, and thawed. Place tofu into a shallow pan, and pour broth over the top, making sure tofu is covered. Set aside to soak overnight (or for at least a couple hours), refrigerated.
- Meanwhile, make sriracha mayo. Spoon out about 1/4 cup mayo and squeeze a bit of sriracha in, stir, taste.. add more sriracha to taste. Really scientific process, eh?
- Once tofu has marinaded, stir together flour, yeast, salt, pepper, and spices. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Remove tofu from broth and transfer to breading, a few at a time. Toss cubes in flour mixture, making sure to coat completely.
- Gently place tofu in hot oil; fry until crisp and browned on all sides. Each side took about 2-3 minutes. Remove from oil and set on wire rack with paper towels underneath to catch any drips.
- Serve immediately with sriracha mayo.
Nutrition Facts
Tofu "Chicken" Nuggets with Sriracha Mayo
Amount Per Serving (3 g)
Calories 435Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 1439mg63%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 21g42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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