DEEP-FRIED TOFU POPPERS
These poppers are great on their own, in salads, or in wraps. Freezing and thawing the tofu before cooking gives these poppers more of a meaty, chicken-style texture. Even people who have never tried tofu because they think it's "yucky" love them. Serve with dipping sauce of choice. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave later or just eat them cold, straight from the fridge!
Provided by btnymeg
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wrap thawed tofu in a paper or tea towel and press using a heavy object, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine flour, nutritional yeast, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix in water slowly until a thick, pancake-batter consistency is reached. Add mustard and mix well.
- Fill a pot or deep fryer 3 to 4 inches full with oil and set over medium-low heat. Heat oil to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Break up tofu into small, 1 to 1 1/2-inch nugget-sized pieces using your hands. Add to the batter and swirl using your hands to evenly coat.
- Cook tofu in batches in the hot oil until they float and are golden brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 863.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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Mir Simul015
[email protected]Overall, I thought these tofu poppers were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely make them again.
oyelade mariam
[email protected]The breading on these poppers was a bit too thick for my liking. I think I would use less bread crumbs next time.
Khaista Noor
[email protected]These poppers were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Oluwabukola Shodeinde
[email protected]Yum! These tofu poppers were delicious. The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the tofu was perfectly cooked. I loved the dipping sauce too. Highly recommend this recipe.
Erika Nyman
[email protected]These tofu poppers were a nice change from the usual tofu dishes I make. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served them with a sweet and sour dipping sauce and they were a hit!
nick cantal
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but these poppers were really good! The breading was crispy and the tofu was soft and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.
Haider Yousaf
[email protected]These poppers were so easy to make and they turned out so tasty! I used a store-bought dipping sauce and it worked perfectly. Definitely recommend!
madhu sinha
[email protected]Just made these tofu poppers and they were incredible! The panko breading was perfectly crispy and the tofu was so tender and flavorful. Highly recommend this recipe.
mijan chowdhury
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the tofu poppers. They were so easy to make and turned out so delicious. Definitely a keeper!
Unicorn Cupcake
[email protected]These tofu poppers were amazing! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the tofu was perfectly cooked. I loved the dipping sauce too. Will definitely be making these again.