Crispy Baked Breaded Tofu
Servings 7 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu drained and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- coconut aminos to taste
Dish 1
- 2 tbsp flax seed meal + 6 tbsp water
Dish 2
- ¼ cup unseasoned panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup regular unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°
- In a medium sized dish appropriate for dipping rectangular pieces, combine the flaxseed meal and water. Set aside. The mixture will begin to thicken and resemble an egg yolk.2 tbsp flax seed meal + 6 tbsp water
- In another medium sized dish appropriate for dipping rectangular pieces, combine all of the ingredients for dish 2.¼ cup unseasoned panko bread crumbs, ½ cup regular unseasoned bread crumbs, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp thyme
- Drizzle each piece of tofu with a generous amount of coconut aminos and set aside.1 block extra firm tofu drained and cut into 1/4 inch pieces, coconut aminos to taste
- One at a time, coat each piece of tofu in the flax meal mixture, then transfer to the breading mixture, then gently pick up and transfer to a baking pan lined with foil. Repeat this process until each piece of tofu is breaded.
- Spray with oil of your choice on each side. Bake for 30 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through.
- Once done baking, pair with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
How to Reheat:
Air-Fryer: Cook for 7-8 minutes on 370° (I used a rack).
Oven: Preheat to 400° and cook on each side for about 15-20 minutes.