Crispy Tofu Strips
Servings 10 strips
Ingredients
Tofu Preparation
- 1 block firm or extra-firm sprouted tofu
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup arrowroot starch
- 6 tbsp plant-based mylk We find soy mylk works best
- 1½ tsp apple cider vinegar
Breading Mixture
- 1¼ cup panko style bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Press your tofu for at least 30 minutes. You can even press it the night before or in the morning so that it's ready to go when it's time to bread them. Note that we have not included the pressing time in the recipe.
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F
- Slice the tofu block across its width in 10 slices. Place in a single layer on a flat surface such as a cutting board and season both sides with a mixture made by combining the garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt and pepper.
- Place the arrowroot starch in a small flat dish.
- Add the cider vinegar to the plant-based mylk and stir. It will thicken to a buttermilk like consistency. Place this in a second flat dish.
- Combine all breading ingredients and stir until oil is evenly incorporated and place this in a third flat dish.
- Using one hand, coat each tofu strip in arrowroot starch and dip in the 'buttermilk' mixture. Repeat this a second time for a thick layer of breadcrumb sticking power!
- Transfer the coated tofu strip to the breadcrumb mixture. Using a spoon with your clean hand, cover the top of the strip with more bread crumbs and press them in with the back of the spoon. Using your clean hand, turn the tofu strip over and press the crumb mixture into the strip until it is evenly coated. Transfer to a parchment line baking sheet.
- Bake the tofu strips for approimately 30 mintues or until golden brown and crispy, flipping about half-way through.
- We served our Crispy Tofu Strips with our Spicy Cashew Avocado Mayo, but added a packed ¼ cup of fresh dill when blending it. However, you can certainly use any of your favourite dipping sauces!
