Honey Sriracha Tofu Nuggets (Printable)

Crunchy tofu bites coated in a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze.

# 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 - Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Roll each tofu cube in panko breadcrumbs to cover thoroughly.
04 - Set air fryer to 400°F and lightly grease the basket using cooking spray or oil.
05 - Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.
06 - While tofu cooks, whisk honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Place cooked tofu nuggets in a large bowl, pour warm glaze over them, and toss to coat evenly.
08 - Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced spring onions atop the glazed tofu nuggets and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tofu transforms into genuinely crispy bites that even skeptics will go back for seconds on.
  • The honey-sriracha glaze hits that sweet-spicy balance that makes your taste buds wake up.
  • Ready in 40 minutes total, making it perfect for when you need something impressive but not time-consuming.
02 -
  • Pressing your tofu is non-negotiable if you want crispy nuggets, not a soggy disaster that tastes like sorrow.
  • The glaze thickens as it cools, so if you're not serving immediately, thin it slightly with a touch of water before tossing.
03 -
  • Don't skip the pressing step or you'll end up with dense, chewy nuggets instead of crispy ones that actually have texture.
  • If you're cooking for people with dietary restrictions, this recipe is naturally vegan if you swap honey for maple syrup, and gluten-free breadcrumbs work perfectly in place of panko.
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