Baked Tofu Nuggets

Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets are such a delightful treat, they are baked and not fried but the are crispy on the outside and moist inside. They are delicious served with your favorite dip!

These Baked Tofu Nuggets are a winner in my home, my children love them with barbecue sauce or ketchup. They are definitely a great crowd pleaser and a good way to introduce tofu to those who are unfamiliar.  They remind me of chicken nuggets but they are way healthier and delicious without the guilt. You can substitute the brown rice flour with cornstarch. If you prefer to fry them that is okay, it is up to you, they taste great, the choice is yours!

I have been making these for over 10 years, and we never get tired of them. They remind me of my Cauliflower Nuggets and Baked Onion Rings, they just never get old!

It is so easy to prepare and the taste is indulgent, that even the most critical guest will be blown away by the results. First of all, I only buy super-firm tofu because I hate to press the water out firm or x-firm tofu. It is more expensive but when I’m cooking, for the most part, I prefer quick and easy recipes, that’s just how I am. I now purchase my Super-Firm Tofu from Trader Joe’s. Once you try super-firm tofu, you will never go back, the texture is amazing!

If you cannot get super-firm tofu near you, then you can use a tofu press (purchase online) to squeeze out excess water or you can wrap tofu in paper towel and place on a plate. Next to put another plate on top of tofu block and add a heavy object on top, such as heavy books on top of the plate. The time it takes to drain the excess water depends on the weight on top of the plate. So it could take half an hour or a couple of hours.