Best 4 Golden Fried Tofu Bites Recipes

CRISPY TOFU BITES

Steps:

• Drain tofu, place on a plate, and stack heavy plates on top of it to drain any extra moisture, at least 15 minutes. Slice into 24 bite-size pieces.
• Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Toss tofu into bag, seal completely, and shake to coat. Transfer tofu pieces to a plate, shaking off any excess flour.
• Pour vegetable oil into a skillet; heat on medium-high until just smoking. Cook tofu, turning often, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.

GOLDEN FRIED TOFU BITES

Steps:

• Rinse the tofu.
• Place tofu on a plate, cover with two large heavy plates and let drain for 30 minutes.
• Dry the tofu and cut into small bite-sized cubes.
• (3/4 inch or less).
• In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch and seasoning salt.
• Carefully dredge the tofu bites in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure they are well-coated.
• Fry, half at a time, in peanut oil at medium-high heat for about five minutes or until golden and crispy.
• Repeat with other half of the tofu.
• Best eaten piping hot as soon as they are cooked.
• May be eaten plain, dipped into liquid honey, or they go very well with red Thai curry.

BUFFALO TOFU BITES

Steps:

• Cut the pressed tofu block into bite sized cubes, place in a bowl, and cover with the hot sauce.
• Let marinate in the fridge at least 1 hour, or overnight.
• For the breading: In a blender or food processor, mix together the panko, crackers and flax seeds.
• Season to taste with the garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper.
• Remove tofu cubes from the hot sauce and place in the breading mixture, coating all sides evenly.
• Place the breaded cubes on a sprayed sheet pan and cook in a pre-heated 375-degree oven for 18-20 minutes, or until crispy. Serve hot with some cucumbers, carrots, and celery sticks.

FRIED TOFU LENTIL BITES

Steps:

• Place lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 2 hours.
• Place lentils, tofu, spinach, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand. Incorporate flour until just combined.
• Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the tofu mixture gently into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Combine sunflower seed oil, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt in a bowl; blend with an immersion blender until mayonnaise is smooth. Serve with tofu bites.