Tofu bites, also known as tofu nuggets, are a delicious and versatile plant-based protein source that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Made from pressed soybeans, tofu bites are a common ingredient in Asian cuisine and are often used as a meat substitute. They have a mild flavor and a chewy texture, making them ideal for marinating, frying, or baking. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack, a protein-packed side dish, or a hearty main course, tofu bites are a great option for any meal. With their endless possibilities for flavor and texture, tofu bites are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRISPY TOFU BITES
Crispy bites of tofu with a crunchy exterior and a creamy interior. Serve with any of your favorite dips, like Thai peanut sauce or teriyaki.
Provided by Sufia
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1313 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
AIR FRYER VEGAN BUFFALO TOFU BITES
Tofu is breaded and air-fried then tossed in buffalo sauce for vegan buffalo wings to cure your spicy fix without oil. Freezing the tofu gives it a chewy texture that makes this snack just that much better. Serve with fresh veggies and vegan ranch dressing.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 8h40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove tofu block from the package and discard liquid. Wrap tofu in cheesecloth, place on a plate, and cover with a heavy pot until remaining liquid has been squeezed out, about 10 minutes. Remove the cheesecloth and cut tofu into 20 1-inch, bite-sized pieces. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove tofu from freezer and thaw on paper towels or a dry cheesecloth. Pat dry.
- While tofu is thawing, put cornstarch into a resealable plastic bag. Pour rice milk into a small bowl.
- Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place tofu into the bag with the cornstarch, seal, and shake to coat the tofu pieces completely. Remove tofu pieces and dredge each piece in rice milk.
- Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and pepper in the resealable plastic bag with the cornstarch residue; shake until well mixed. Place each piece of tofu, one at a time, back in the bag with the bread crumbs. Shake the bag until tofu piece is completely coated, tap gently to shake off excess, and place tofu on a wire rack while you repeat with remaining tofu pieces.
- Add coated tofu to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket to loosen the pieces. Cook for another 3 minutes or until browned.
- Place 1/3 cup buffalo sauce in a bowl, add cooked tofu bites, and toss to coat. Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over tofu and continue tossing to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 243.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GOLDEN FRIED TOFU BITES
Fast, easy and tasty. Goes well with Thai curry. The only tofu that my BF (serious carnivore) will eat! Prep time is mainly the time that the tofu is draining.
Provided by lortle
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 50m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
TODDLER TOFU BITES
This can be given to toddlers over the age of one year. The servings are for children. It cannot be frozen but can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 20m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix together the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
- Place the tofu cubes in a large bowl and pour the honey and oil mix over the top.
- Use your finger to gently coat the tofu as a spoon will break the tofu up.
- Place the tofu bites on a baking tray and spoon over any leftover mixture.
- Bake at 350 deg F for approximately 15 minutes or until the tofu is golden.
BUFFALO TOFU BITES
This is another recipe I adapted to be vegan from the Healthy Cooking Class I took over Winter Break. Original recipe used chicken tenders. I really like this recipe because of all the whole grains and seeds that were incorperated into the breading mixture, and the fact that they were baked instead of fried. The chef who created the recipe did not use exact mesurements, so the dry spices that are added to the breading mixture are my own measurements and are all marked "to taste". The chef was also a big fan of the Kashi brand whole grain crackers, but those are NOT vegan. I substituted Wasa wholegrain crackers instead.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.9, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 1508.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12
FRIED TOFU LENTIL BITES
Loaded with fresh leafy green spinach, these protein-packed vegan fried tofu lentil bites are scrumptiously healthy and addictive!
Provided by VeggieCravings
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 2h24m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Fat 68.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 396.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
BAKED TOFU BITES ON A BED OF LEAFY ROMAINE
A simplified baked tofu-bite recipe served on a bed of leafy romaine, spritzed with raspberry vinaigrette, and garnished with fresh sliced strawberries.
Provided by pattyjean
Categories Salad
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lay tofu slices onto several layers of paper towel; top with more paper towel. Place something heavy onto the tofu to squeeze excess water from the tofu; let sit until the tofu is drained, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Stir teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, garlic, hot sauce, and sugar together in a bowl. Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and add to teriyaki sauce mixture; stir gently to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate 5 to 10 minutes.
- Spread tofu onto prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
- Prepare a bed of romaine lettuce on a salad platter. Arrange strawberry slices around the edge of the lettuce bed. Spritz or drizzle raspberry vinaigrette over the lettuce. Pile warm baked tofu onto the lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1636.2 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
TOFU BITES
Cooking Light 2003. These are really an appetizer, but I would serve them (to just me and DD!) as a main dish.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place tofu on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes, pressing occasionally.
- Heat oils in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; sauté 7 minutes or until browned.
- Place in a bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce and vinegar; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.7, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 184, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.4
BAKED TOFU BITES
Tofu cubes are marinated and then baked in the oven. The tofu can be used as a hot or cold snack or used as salad topping. Don't forget the smoke flavoring, it really adds the special flavor.
Provided by VICKY9999
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a non-stick baking sheet with oil.
- Slice tofu into 1/2-inch slices, and gently press excess water out of tofu. Cut sliced tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, maple syrup, ketchup, vinegar, and hot sauce. Stir in sesame seeds, garlic powder, black pepper, and liquid smoke. Gently stir tofu cubes into sauce. Cover, and marinate at least 5 minutes.
- Place the tofu on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn tofu, and bake until the tofu turns golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1002.3 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
Tips:
- Choose firm or extra-firm tofu. This will give your tofu bites a better texture and help them hold their shape.
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. This will help the tofu absorb the marinade and seasonings better.
- Use a variety of seasonings and spices. This will give your tofu bites a delicious and complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make tofu bites, so feel free to get creative and try new things.
Conclusion:
Tofu bites are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be made in a variety of ways. They are a great way to enjoy tofu, and they are also a good source of protein and nutrients. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty snack, give tofu bites a try!
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