Vegan Coconut Crusted Tofu
Vegan coconut crusted tofu is a great alternative if you were used to eating similar before going vegan. Easy to make and kid approved!
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 40kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 1 cup dairy free milk (we prefer oat)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs, (use GF breadcrumbs if needed)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (sub for GF flour if needed)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 /2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place tofu, in package, in the freezer and freeze overnight.*This step is crucial for texture, don't skip.
- Defrost by sitting out until thawed or microwaving for 10-15 minutes at a time if it's not in its packaging.
- Press tofu out for 30 mins by using a tofu press.*See post for details if you don't have a press.
- Carefully pat dry any excess moisture with a towel.
- Cut the tofu in half lengthwise, then into 4 strips, then into 5 rows, for a total of 40 pieces.*Feel free to make bigger or smaller, just try to make all even size.
- Add dairy free milk shallow bowl. Set aside.
- In a second bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs and coconut. Blend together.
- In a third bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic power, black pepper and salt well.
- Dip tofu flour mixture, then in vegan milk, and then in coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat until all the tofu has been used. *Do not crowd your baking sheet.
- Spray the tofu strips with olive oil spray or you can lightly drizzle olive oil over the tofu on the sheet. Place in air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Work in batches and do not overcrowd your air fryer. Repeat until all the tofu has been cooked.
- Serve warm with cocktail sauce or other preferred sauce.
Video
Notes
This is the tofu press that we use.
*You can bake these in the oven if you prefer. Or make tenders or patties size. Get these tips and more in the post above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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