Honey Sriracha Tofu Nuggets (Printable Version)

Golden tofu bites with a sweet, spicy honey-sriracha glaze for easy, flavorful snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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 ensure full coverage.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and spray the basket with cooking spray or brush with oil.
05 - Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking halfway through until golden and crisp.
06 - In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until warmed and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Transfer cooked tofu nuggets to a bowl and toss with the warm glaze to coat uniformly.
08 - Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced spring onions over the nuggets and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and tender inside, with zero guilt about deep frying.
  • The glaze hits you with sweet, spicy, and savory all at once—addictively easy to keep eating.
  • Takes barely 40 minutes start to finish, perfect for when you need something impressive without the stress.
02 -
  • Wet tofu will steam instead of crisp, so don't skip the pressing step or you'll end up with sad, soft nuggets no matter how long you air fry.
  • Add the glaze just before serving—if they sit too long coated, the breadcrumb coating softens and loses that satisfying shatter.
03 -
  • Don't skip the cornstarch layer—it's the difference between a nugget that crunches and one that disappoints.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 12 minutes; every machine has its moods, and you want to catch them before they turn dark brown.
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