Honey Sriracha Tofu Nuggets (Printable)

Crispy golden tofu bites tossed in a sweet and spicy honey-sriracha glaze with crunchy panko coating.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tofu Nuggets

01 - 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
07 - Cooking spray or 1 tbsp neutral oil

→ Honey Sriracha Glaze

08 - 2 tbsp honey
09 - 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
12 - 1/2 tsp sesame oil

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
14 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
02 - Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Roll each tofu cube in panko breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil.
05 - Place tofu nuggets in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden and crisp.
06 - While tofu cooks, whisk honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Transfer cooked tofu nuggets to a large bowl and pour warm glaze over them. Toss gently to coat evenly.
08 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ridiculously crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, and it happens in about thirty minutes flat.
  • The glaze hits that magical sweet and spicy balance that makes you reach for another piece before you've even swallowed the first.
  • Works equally well as a solo snack or a showstopper appetizer that makes everyone ask for the recipe.
02 -
  • Never skip pressing your tofu or it will steam instead of crisping, no matter how hot your air fryer gets.
  • The glaze must be warm when it hits the hot nuggets; cold glaze will just slide off and sit at the bottom of your bowl.
  • Air fryer models vary wildly in actual temperature, so watch your first batch closely rather than trusting the timer completely.
03 -
  • If your air fryer tends to cook unevenly, rotate the basket 180 degrees halfway through instead of just shaking it.
  • A splash of lime juice added to the glaze right at the end gives it a brightness that makes people pause and ask what you did differently.
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