Frozen Tofu Chicken Nuggets

Here is a vegetarian version of the always-popular chicken nuggets that is made with frozen tofu and corn flake crumbs.

Makes 4 Servings

Frozen Tofu Chicken Nuggets

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Tofu Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Here is another great way to use frozen tofu. This recipe has a lot in common with Tofu Fish Sticks. The tofu preparation is essentially the same. You freeze the sliced tofu as directed in the recipe How to Freeze Tofu. Once you thaw and press the tofu, then you cut across each slice twice to make three “nuggets” of the same size. When finished, you should have 24 tofu chicken nuggets. Each serving consists of six nuggets.

Although I prefer to fry the  tofu nuggets, I have also included instructions for baking at the end of the recipe.

Ingredients for Frozen Tofu Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients:

1 (16 oz.) tub extra firm tofu
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned homemade corn flake crumbs
Canola oil

Instructions:

1. Slice the extra firm tofu crosswise into eight pieces and place on a cookie sheet. Now place in the freezer. For detailed instructions follow this recipe, How to Freeze Tofu. After the tofu is frozen solid (this can take up to 12 hours), then you can remove it from the freezer and defrost (thaw) the tofu. If you usually keep frozen sliced tofu on hand in your freezer, then congratulations! All you have to do is defrost eight slices from the freezer. Press the thawed tofu between your hands over the sink to remove as much water as possible.
2. Place the 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour in a small bowl. Stir in the 3 Tablespoons milk until you have a smooth paste. Stir in the lightly beaten egg. Place the 1 cup seasoned homemade corn flake crumbs in a separate bowl of about the same size.
3. Cut each slice of thawed tofu crosswise into three equal-size pieces. You will have 24 pieces when done. Dip a piece of tofu in the egg batter and then into the bowl of corn flake crumbs.
4. Fry the tofu chicken nuggets in a small amount of canola oil over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. The oil should be about 1/4 inch deep. Turn the tofu nuggets and fry for another 3 to 5 minutes.
   

   1 - Slice the extra firm tofu crosswise into eight pieces and place on a cookie sheet. Now place in the freezer. Remove when frozen solid and defrost.

   

   2 - In a small bowl stir the milk into the flour until you have a smooth paste. Stir in the beaten egg. Place 1 cup corn flake crumbs in a separate bowl.

   

   3 - Cut each slice of thawed tofu crosswise into three equal-size pieces. Dip a piece of tofu in the egg batter and then into the bowl of corn flake crumbs.

   

   4 - Fry the tofu chicken nuggets in a small amount of canola oil (1/4 inch deep) over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the tofu nuggets and fry for another 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Drain on paper towel and serve with Thousand Island Dip and Spread.

Fried Tofu Chicken Nuggets

Baked Frozen Tofu Chicken Nuggets

1. Follow steps 1 through 3 from above. Place the Tofu Chicken Nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 15 minutes.
3. Turn the tofu chicken nuggets over and bake for an additional 15 minutes. The baked tofu nuggets will not be as dark in color as the fried tofu nuggets. Serve.

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Frozen Tofu Chicken Nuggets

Here is a vegetarian version of the always-popular chicken nuggets that is made with frozen tofu and corn flake crumbs.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword corn flake crumbs, Frozen tofu, tofu

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Freeze sliced tofu and defrost 12 hours

Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 448 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb. extra firm tofu
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons milk
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1 cup seasoned homemade corn flake crumbs
• canola oil

Instructions

1. Slice the extra firm tofu crosswise into eight pieces and place on a cookie sheet. Now place in the freezer. For detailed instructions follow this recipe, How to Freeze Tofu. After the tofu is frozen solid (this can take up to 12 hours), then you can remove it from the freezer and defrost (thaw) the tofu.

2. Place the 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour in a small bowl. Stir in the 3 Tablespoons milk until you have a smooth paste. Stir in the lightly beaten egg. Place the 1 cup seasoned homemade corn flake crumbs in a separate bowl of about the same size.

3. Cut each slice of thawed tofu crosswise into three equal-size pieces. You will have 24 pieces when done. Dip a piece of tofu in the egg batter and then into the bowl of corn flake crumbs.

4. Fry the tofu chicken nuggets in a small amount of canola oil over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. The oil should be about 1/4 inch deep. Turn the tofu nuggets and fry for another 3 to 5 minutes.

5. Drain on paper towel and serve with Thousand Island Dip and Spread.

How to Bake Frozen Tofu Chicken Nuggets

1. Follow steps 1 through 3 from above. Place the Tofu Chicken Nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

2. Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 15 minutes.

3. Turn the tofu chicken nuggets over and bake for an additional 15 minutes. The baked tofu nuggets will not be as dark in color as the fried tofu nuggets. Serve.