Easy Vegan Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets

Made with just a few simple ingredients, these nuggets are delicious, super crispy, and perfect for a quick and easy meal.

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. You'll want your tofu to be well-pressed for this recipe to ensure that the nuggets are nice and crispy.

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Slice the tofu into eight equal slices, then use your hands to tear each slice into 3 to 4 nugget-sized pieces.

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Mix ½ cup plant milk, ½ cup flour, and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard together to make the batter. Season with salt and pepper.

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Mix the ingredients for the breading together in a separate bowl.

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Once you have the batter and breading prepared in separate bowls, take a piece of tofu and coat it in the batter, then transfer it to the bowl with the breading mix and coat it generously.

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