Honey Sriracha Tofu Nuggets (Print)

Golden tofu bites coated in panko, glazed with honey and spicy sriracha for a flavorful snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tofu Nuggets

01 - 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
07 - Cooking spray or 1 tbsp neutral oil

→ Honey Sriracha Glaze

08 - 2 tbsp honey
09 - 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
12 - 1/2 tsp sesame oil

→ Garnish (optional)

13 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
14 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
02 - In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Roll each tofu cube in panko breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket with cooking spray or brush with oil.
05 - Arrange tofu nuggets in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 15–18 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden and crisp.
06 - In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until warm and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
07 - Transfer cooked tofu to a large bowl, pour the warm glaze over, and toss to coat evenly.
08 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're surprisingly crispy on the outside without any deep frying involved.
  • The glaze tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in under three minutes.
  • You can make them ahead and reheat without losing that satisfying crunch.
02 -
  • Don't skip pressing the tofu or you'll end up with steamed nuggets instead of crispy ones.
  • The glaze continues to thicken as it cools, so make it slightly looser than you think you want it.
  • Assemble these just before eating unless you don't mind a softer texture from the glaze sitting on them.
03 -
  • Keep your air fryer basket moving or at least shake it halfway through so one side doesn't brown faster than the other.
  • Make extra glaze because it's incredible drizzled over rice, roasted vegetables, or even stirred into plain yogurt as a dip.
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