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White bowl filled with frozen tofu chicken nuggets

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.