Description
Bake tofu nuggets on a sheet pan until crispy, then toss them in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze for an easy vegan dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for sauce thickening)
- Optional: Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Press the tofu well to remove excess water. Cut the pressed tofu into bite-sized nugget shapes.
- In a medium bowl, toss the tofu cubes with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sesame oil, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the tofu pieces and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the nuggets are golden brown and crispy.
- While the tofu bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey (or maple syrup), 3 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- In a small cup, whisk together 1 tablespoon water and 1 teaspoon cornstarch to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce and stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Once the tofu is crispy, transfer the hot nuggets to a large bowl. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the tofu and gently toss until every piece is coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu thoroughly is the key step for achieving a truly crispy texture when baking.
- For extra crispiness, you can bake the tofu plain for 15 minutes, then toss with the sauce, and return to the oven for a final 5 minutes.
- If you prefer a spicier glaze, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce while it simmers.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 0