These Tofu Fries are a healthy baked vegetarian appetizer and coated in a gluten free almond flour batter, oregano, paprika and served with a spicy Sriracha mayo sauce.
Tofu Fries
Looking for a fun and delicious appetizer for game day? Baked Tofu Fries would make a fun meatless appetizer for parties, picnics and the big game.
Ingredients you need:
Wondering how to cook tofu? Well first, you’re going to press it and then cut into strips. The strips get coated in a mixture of:
- almond meal
- nutritional yeast
- oregano
- paprika
- garlic salt
- black pepper
Simply bake them up in the oven on a baking pan until they are crispy and delicious.
How to make Tofu Fries:
- Sriracha dipping sauce: Whisk ingredients in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Make the tofu fries: After the tofu has been pressed, cut into long rectangular fingers.
- In a shallow dish, add the egg and beat lightly. Grab another shallow dish, toss the panko together with half of the salt and black pepper. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, oregano, and the other half of the salt and black pepper.
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
- Evenly and generously coat the tofu sticks in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg bowl, then dredge all sides with the Panko/sesame mixture evenly. Repeat with the remaining sticks.
- Place on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Even if you aren’t normally a fan of tofu, these fun panko crusted ‘fries’ served alongside the spicy Sriracha dipping sauce are a yummy new way to enjoy tofu and will have you singing a new tune about these babies!
More tofu recipes you might like:
Comforting Tofu Curry – from Bon Appetit
Easy Tofu Scramble – from Minimalist Baker

These Tofu Fries are a healthy baked vegetarian appetizer and coated in a gluten free almond flour batter, oregano, paprika and served with a spicy Sriracha mayo sauce.
- 1 block extra-firm tofu , pressed
- 1 egg , lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
- 3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt OR dairy-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha OR hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped
- juice from half a lime
- Make the tofu fries: After the tofu has been pressed, cut into long rectangular fingers.
- In a shallow dish, add the egg and beat lightly. In another shallow dish, toss the panko together with half of the salt and black pepper. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, oregano, and the other half of the salt and black pepper.
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
- Evenly and generously coat the tofu sticks in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg bowl, then dredge all sides with the Panko/sesame mixture evenly. Repeat with the remaining sticks.
- Place on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Make the Sriracha dipping sauce
Whisk ingredients in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
Sumit Agrawal -
Hi Kelly,
I’m not a fan of tofu, but this sounds interesting. Nice one
thanks
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Kelly -
My husband isn’t really a fan of tofu either but he actually he really likes it when I prepare it this way. Thanks Sumit!
Trish F -
Thank you @Kelly for co-hosting this great giveaway! I was contacted by Kristi and I am the winner! Yeah! I love following your blog and collecting all of these fantastic recipes. I will be stopping by often.
Kelly -
Congrats Trish! So happy you won the giveaway – enjoy 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Friday! 🙂
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! -
Tofu has never been appealing to me, but these actually look kinda good!
Kelly -
Haha, thanks Amber! My husband is not a tofu fan either but he actually liked these too 🙂
Lisa @ Simple Pairings -
Awesome idea, Kelly! We’re completely been on the same wavelength, because I’ve been thinking about some type of breaded vegetable ‘fry’ ideas! This looks awesome, and a great source of protein too!
Kelly -
Yay, that’s awesome, thanks Lisa! Can’t wait to see what you make 🙂