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{Baked} Panko Crusted Tofu ‘Fries’

Baked tofu ‘fries’ are coated in crispy Panko breadcrumbs, oregano, paprika and served with a spicy Sriracha mayo sauce. 

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Are you guys excited about the big game in a few weeks?  I don’t really follow football that much but I DO love all the fun food that is served  — especially the appetizers :)

Many of us are still trying to stick to healthier food choices and these {Baked} Panko Crusted Tofu ‘Fries’ would make a fun meatless appetizer for the big game.

We start off with extra-firm tofu that’s been pressed and cut into strips, then coated in:

  • crunchy Panko {Japanese seasoned breadcrumbs}
  • oregano
  • paprika
  • garlic salt
  • black pepper

Then we bake them up until they are crispy and delicious.

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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!

 

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{Baked} Panko Crusted Tofu 'Fries'
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 
Baked tofu ‘fries’ are coated in crispy Panko breadcrumbs, oregano, paprika and served with a spicy Sriracha mayo sauce.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: breaded tofu recipe, panko tofu, tofu recipe baked
Servings: 16 fries
Calories: 37 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 block extra-firm tofu pressed
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoons flour
  • 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
Sriracha Dipping Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped
  • juice from half a lime
Instructions
  1. Make the Sriracha dipping sauce: Whisk ingredients in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
  2. Make the tofu fries: After the tofu has been pressed, cut into long rectangular fingers.
  3. 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.

  4. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

  5. 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.
  6. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.
  7. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
{Baked} Panko Crusted Tofu 'Fries'
Amount Per Serving (1 fry)
Calories 37
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 142mg 6%
Potassium 53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 0.9%
Vitamin C 0.7%
Calcium 2%
Iron 3.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. I am generally not a big fan of tofu, but when it is covered in deliciousness, that is a whole different story. These sound really tasty!

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  2. I’ve never seen tofu “fries” before! What a great meatless appetizer for game day! I could drink that Sriracho mayo all by itself!

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  3. These sound great! I’ve never tried tofu before. It’s usually in some kind of recipe that’s all saucy and hideous looking. I could get behind this, though. =D

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  15. This is so creative, Kelly, and those fries look so wonderfully crispy and delicious! Of course I absolutely love that sriracha mayo for dipping, too! Pinned.

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  17. Kelly – let me at that!! I love it. I love tofu and this is my kind of “fried” appetizer for a game day/party, snack, etc. It looks wonderful! I love how creative you can get with tofu and that dipping sauce is so neat, too. I have to be more creative with my tofu and you are inspiring me!

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  21. Kelly, I LOVE these tofu fries!!! yes, I’m more excited about watching the commercials and the food than the actual game. . well, I guess it also depends on who the teams will be in the Super Bowl. . anyway, love love love the Sriracha Mayo dipping sauce. . this recipe is fabulous!!

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  23. I’m not a huge fan of the game itself, but I do love all the snacks I get to eat!! I love tofu and I love all things crunchy, so these panko crusted tofu sticks sound perfect! And that sriracha dipping sauce sounds like something I would want to dip everything into!!

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  38. I’m soooo not into the football game but I totally love the parties and all the food that comes with them! These tofu fries look awesome, I love different recipes that crust tofu in various things and I haven’t tried panko yet so that’s definitely next on my list!

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  48. I LOVE this recipe! I thought it’s a fried recipe at first look then I found out it’s baked. What a nice surprised! I love fried tofu but really hate to cook them. The tofu on the pictures looks perfected coated and “fried”! Can’t wait to try out soon 🙂

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  53. 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.

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