We use cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs, which make these nuggets extra crunchy.
- You can make this gluten-free using gluten-free flour and cornflakes.
- The tofu we buy is usually extra-firm and we only need to press it between our hands for a 10-15 seconds to remove any excess water.
- Most cornflakes aren’t vegan because they contain a form of vitamin D which is sourced from wool, so it’s always worth checking the label.


Ingredients
- 400 g (14.1 oz) firm tofu, pressed + drained
- salt + pepper
- 3 tbsp plain flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 4 tbsp plant-based milk
- 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 3 cups vegan cornflakes (or gluten-free cornflakes)
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 400°F.
- Pat dry the tofu, then use your hands to break up the tofu into small nugget-sized pieces. Season the tofu generously with salt and pepper.
- Add the flour to a bowl.
- Combine the plant-based milk and sweet chilli sauce in a bowl.
- Break down the cornflakes into crumbs by blending them in a food processor or crushing them with a rolling pin in a zip-lock bag.
- Transfer the cornflake crumbs to a big plate, along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of pepper, the paprika, garlic powder and mixed dried herbs.
- Coat the tofu pieces first with the flour, then the milk mixture and finally in the cornflakes.
- Place the tofu nuggets on the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes, turning over after ten minutes. Serve with your favourite dip and enjoy!
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12 Comments
I wish I could copy this !
Will definitely try these!
Great, let us know how it goes 🙂 Roxy (So Vegan)
Made these tonight. Perfect texture. Loved using the corn flakes but they didn’t really have any flavor. I followed the recipe exactly. Maybe marinade the tofu first?
Made this tonight. The family raved! I fried instead of baked for extra crispy texture. Will definetly make again! Thanks!
What firmness of tofu do you use?
Just tried it out today! It was really good – thank you guys!
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Please can you tell me if I should press the tofu?
Hi Rachel, Yes you should press the tofu a little to get rid of the excess water. Thanks, Roxy (So Vegan)
I made these nuggets and they are very tasty. My family loved it. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe. October 27,2017
Can you pre-prepare and free after baking them?