Breaded Tofu with Panko Crumbs

Serves

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

55 min

Lunch

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Make this delicious Breaded Tofu with Panko Crumbs for a crispy, satisfying plant-based meal! Coated in a flavorful gluten-free batter and finished with a garlic chili sauce, this tofu is perfect for a main dish or snack. Join Chef Healthy Henry for this easy and tasty recipe that‚‘s packed with flavor and texture. 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

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.