Description
Crispy oven-baked tofu bites meet sweet, spicy, and creamy bang bang sauce in this irresistible plant-based snack. Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for dipping, these crispy bites are proof that tofu can be downright delicious.
Ingredients
Tofu Bites:
- 12 oz block of firm tofu, pressed to remove excess water, then ripped into chunks (I did 15 chunks)
- 1 cup cornflake crumbs or breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- spray oil, for spritzing
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/3 cup vegan mayo
- 3 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tsp sriracha
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Spritz the tofu with some spray oil. Dip each piece of tofu in the mixture to coat all sides. Place on the baking tray. Repeat with all the tofu.
- Spritz the tofu with spray oil, then bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, flip the tofu bites and spritz the other side with a bit more oil. Bake another 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together bang bang sauce ingredients.
- Remove tofu from oven and serve immediately with bang bang sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days or freezer up to 3 months.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat: Simply place the tofu bites on a baking sheet or in an air fryer and bake or cook on 400 F for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.