Golden, perfectly crunchy, and full of flavor – an easy plant-based recipe everyone will love! Perfect for kids & adults!

Tofu Chicken Nuggets

These Crispy Tofu Chicken Nuggets will give you all the crunchy, dippable satisfaction of classic nuggets with a lighter, plant-based twist! These are golden and crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor!

You can customize these with your favorite seasonings. Whether you bake, air-fry, or pan-fry them, they are a feel-good comfort food that proves plant-based eating can still be crave-worthy and indulgent!

To make a complete meal, you can serve these with Vegan Potato Salad, Ramen Noodle Salad, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, or Baked Beans!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 (14 oz) Extra Firm Water Packed Tofu, Drained & Pressed
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/4 tsp Curry Powder
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch

How to Make Crispy Tofu Chicken Nuggets

• Press 1 (14 oz) extra firm water packed tofu for 30 minutes. Freeze overnight.
• Thaw completely, drain, and press for another 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a medium size bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp curry powder.
• Break tofu into pieces and toss in the bowl.
• Add in 1/4 cup cornstarch and 1 tsp smoked paprika and toss.
• Lay tofu pieces out on prepared pan. Drizzle oil on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes.

More Vegan Lunch & Dinner Recipes:

• Vegan Special K Loaf
• Gluten Steaks
• Vegetarian Roast Beef
• Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup
• Vegetarian Chili
• Minestrone Soup
• Vegetarian Beef Stew
• Vegetarian Potato Corn Chowder
• Vegetarian Pancit
• Vegan Tomato Soup
• Vegetarian Beef & Broccoli
• Vegetarian Sloppy Joes