Recipes

Breaded Tofu with Panko Crumbs

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

55 min

Servings

6

Breaded Tofu with Panko Crumbs

We are always looking for quick and easy healthy weeknight meals


This breaded tofu dish is high in protein and can be paired with a fresh salad or in lettuce wraps. 


 you can bake them in the oven, air fry them, or shallow fry them in olive oil but I prefer avocado oil. 

Make sure you get as much moisture out so you can get a nice golden brown texture

Breaded Tofu with Panko Crumbs

We are always looking for quick and easy healthy weeknight meals


This breaded tofu dish is high in protein and can be paired with a fresh salad or in lettuce wraps. 


 you can bake them in the oven, air fry them, or shallow fry them in olive oil but I prefer avocado oil. 

Make sure you get as much moisture out so you can get a nice golden brown texture

Servings

6

Total Time

55 min

Ingredients:

1 (12 oz block) firm or extra-firm tofu pressed 

1 cup Panko crumbs

Batter

1/4 cup Gluten Free flour

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1/4 cup water plus more as needed

spray oil optional, to encourage browning

To Toss

1-2 tablespoons  butter melted

1/3 cup garlic chili sauce 

salt and pepper to preference


For shallow frying:

 Avocado oil



Directions:


Cut the tofu
Cut into strips or cubes depending on preference.

Spread the tofu in a single layer on paper towel cover with more paper towel to squeeze as much moisture out as you can. 


Preheat oven to 400°F and line a tray with parchment or a silicone baking sheet.  

For the Batter

In a bowl, whisk together flour, onion and garlic powder, paprika, water, salt and pepper. 

Consistency should be similar to pancake batter (thick enough to coat the tofu but thin enough that it still drips off the spoon). 

If needed, add an extra splash of water to achieve the right consistency.  


In a separate bowl or shallow dish, whisk together breadcrumbs with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. 

Dip tofu in seasoned batter. Allow any excess to drip off. Then transfer to breadcrumbs and toss until thoroughly coated. Repeat until all the tofu is breaded. 
 

To Bake

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a tray with parchment or a silicone baking sheet.  

Spread out on prepared baking tray. Spritz with a little bit of spray oil to help them crisp and brown evenly. 

Bake for 35-40 minutes at 400°F, flipping at the 20 minute mark. Cook time vary slightly depending on how thoroughly you pressed your tofu. Simply add additional time in 5 minute increments until the breading gets nice and crispy and golden brown. 

To Air Fry

As much as possible, keep tofu in one layer along the bottom of the air fryer basket. It's okay if some of them are stacked, as long as air can still move freely. But don't over-crowd the basket, since that will cause the tofu to steam and not get crispy. Set the temperature to 375 and run it for 15-18 minutes depending on your air fryer
 

To Shallow Fry

You can shallow-fry these in about 1/2" of avocado oil. Heat oil and fry for about 3 minutes per side, until deep golden brown.


Nutritional Information:


Per Serving (assuming 4 servings): (Shallow fried)

Calories: Approximately 340 calories

Protein: Around 15g

Carbohydrates: Approximately 35g

Dietary Fiber: Around 2g

Sugars: Around 1g

Fat: Approximately 16g

Saturated Fat: Around 4g

Monounsaturated Fat: Around 6g

Polyunsaturated Fat: Around 5g



Per Serving (assuming 4 servings): (Baked and Air-fried)

Calories: Approximately 320 calories

Protein: Around 14g

Carbohydrates: Approximately 31g

Dietary Fiber: Around 2g

Sugars: Around 3g

Fat: Approximately 14g

Saturated Fat: Around 4g

Monounsaturated Fat: Around 5g

Polyunsaturated Fat: Around 4g


Nutritional disclaimer

Nutritional information is provided as a reference using AI and an online calculator. We recommend verifying the information independently. It could vary based on cooking methods, amounts, and ingredients used.



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