Tofu Fries

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:

1. 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. 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.

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.

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

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Tofu Fries

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

22 mins

Total Time

22 mins

 

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. 

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: breaded tofu recipe, panko tofu, tofu recipe baked

Servings: 16 fries

Calories: 37 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 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

Sriracha Dipping Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons Greek Yogurt OR dairy-free yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha OR hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped
• juice from half a lime

Instructions

1. Make the tofu fries: After the tofu has been pressed, cut into long rectangular fingers.
2. 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.

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

4. 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.
5. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.
6. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

7. Make the Sriracha dipping sauce

   Whisk ingredients in a bowl until combined. Set aside.

Nutrition Facts

Tofu Fries

Amount Per Serving (1 fry)

Calories 37

% Daily Value*

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 142mg6%

Potassium 53mg2%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 45IU1%

Vitamin C 0.6mg1%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.