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Prep
20m
Cook
10m
Total
30m
Prep
20m
Cook
10m
Total
30m
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition
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Step 1
Make the buttermilk, then tear the tofu into chunks and let it marinate in the buttermilk for at least 10 minutes.
250 ml Plant milk
2 tbsp Vinegar
4 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Hot sauce
Oil
Step 2
Coat the tofu with the cornstarch mix, dip it in the buttermilk, and coat it in panko breadcrumbs.
5 tbsp Cornstarch
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Oregano
Salt
Black pepper
Panko breadcrumbs
Step 3
Heat the oil to 170°C, then carefully add the tofu bites and fry until golden brown.
Step 4
Place the tofu bites on a cooling rack or piece of kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt.
Step 5
Serve with your favorite dip or however you prefer. Enjoy!
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3
M
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For the buttermilk
250
ml
Plant milk, I used soy
2
tbsp
Vinegar, of choice
4
tbsp
Soy sauce
2
tbsp
Hot sauce, optional
For the cornstarch
5
tbsp
Cornstarch
1
tsp
Smoked paprika
1
tsp
Garlic powder
1/2
tsp
Oregano
Salt
Black pepper
Panko breadcrumbs
Oil, to fry
Per Serving
Calories
467kcal
Fat
23.7g
Carbs
39.3g
Protein
20.3g
Fibre
2g
For the absolute best "popcorn chicken" style texture, press and freeze your extra-firm tofu block solid, then thaw it completely before using. The ice crystals form tiny pockets inside, giving the tofu a spongy, chewy, and meaty bite that holds onto marinades like a dream.
Instead of slicing the tofu into uniform cubes with a knife, tear it into rough, bite-sized chunks with your hands. These irregular edges and crannies capture far more breading, giving you extra-crunchy jagged bits after frying or baking.
The pro tip to breading without a mess is using one hand for the wet mix and one for the dry mix.
To bake or air-fry, spray the nuggets lightly with oil and bake at 200°C for 15-25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
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_veganaroundtheworld
2 months ago
I made it yesterday and I love it! I didn't have the time to freeze the tofu - even though I love the texture - but it had to be quick and even without the frozen version and not proper panko , I really enjoyed it! Such good crunch & taste 👌🏼
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Helen L
2 months ago
Crispiest tofu ever! Even my non-vegan family enjoyed it 😋
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