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Panko Crusted Tofu Nuggets with Honey Lemon Sauce

Panko Crusted Tofu Nuggets with Honey Lemon Sauce

These panko crusted tofu nuggets are crispy on the outside and soft in the center. This vegetarian spin on chicken nuggets is the recipe you didn’t know you needed.
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Ingredients

Tofu Nuggets

  • 1 block super firm tofu, press out any excess moisture
  • ½ cup avocado oil, for shallow frying

Breading Station

  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, whisked
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Honey Lemon Sauce

  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • 1 skillet
  • 3 plates for breading

Instructions 

Prepare the Tofu

  • Drain the tofu and press out all of the moisture using paper towel or a clean kitchen towel. Cut into 9 evenly sized cubes. Set aside.

Set up Breading Station

  • Grab three plates. On the first plate you’ll add your cornstarch, table salt and a healthy pinch of cracked black pepper.
    On the second plate you’ll add the whisked egg.
  • On the third plate, you’ll combine the panko breadcrumbs, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.

Bread the Nuggets

  • Dredge the tofu through the cornstarch, making sure to evenly coat all sides, then through the egg wash, and finally through the panko breadcrumb mixture.
    Repeat until all tofu nuggets are breaded.

Shallow Fry the Nuggets

  • Over medium heat, add your avocado oil to a medium sized skillet.
    Let the avocado oil get hot before adding the nuggets. If the oil isn't hot enough when you add the nuggets, they will soak up the oil and have a heavy dense texture vs. a light crispy texture.
    Pan fry all of your nuggets on every side until they are fully cooked and golden brown.
  • Place cooked nuggets on a paper towel to soak off any excess oil. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while they are still warm.
  • Prepare the honey lemon sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, and cracked black pepper.
    Drizzle over your nuggets and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 5nuggets, Calories: 327kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 446mg, Potassium: 83mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 239IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 292mg, Iron: 4mg