# Crispy Tofu Nuggets

A recipe for baking tofu to achieve good flavor on the inside and crispy edges on the outside, served with an optional smoky maple dijon dipping sauce.

- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block super firm tofu or extra firm tofu
- 1 vegan “chicken” or vegetable bouillon cube
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
- 2 tsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp potato starch or corn starch
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Flaky salt
- 0.75 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 0.5 lemon juice and zest
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt

## Instructions

1. Boil the tofu with a bouillon cube to infuse flavor inside.
2. Season your tofu like normal.
3. Tear the tofu instead of cutting it into cubes.
4. Coat the tofu in potato starch.
5. Add a little sugar to the coated tofu.
6. Add enough oil to the tofu to get nice crispy edges.

## Tips

- Give the tofu a quick boil with something salty like a bouillon cube to get more flavor on the inside.
- Tear your tofu instead of cutting it into cubes to encourage crispy behavior.
- Coat the tofu in potato starch, a little sugar, and enough oil for crispy edges.
- The tofu nuggets are fun dipped in sauce or can be added to any meal for a nice boost of protein.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fCB9ay/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0d6225cc-c0f0-4a10-95eb-539511bb6017
- Extracted: 2026-01-23

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