Name: Crispy Tofu Fingers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 1 package organic tofu, extra firm (350 gr.); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp dijon mustard*; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried thyme; 2 tsp dried parsley; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 2-3 splashes hot sauce; 4 tbsp panko breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 tbsp almond meal (or oat flour); 1 tbsp tapioca starch or corn starch; pinch pepper

Description

Crispy Tofu Fingers will bring you back to your childhood. Tofu is marinated in a light lemon-mustard sauce, tossed in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, and baked until crispy.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package organic tofu, extra firm (350 gr.)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp dijon mustard*
1 tbsp garlic, minced
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
2–3 splashes hot sauce

Crispy Topping

4 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tbsp almond meal (or oat flour)
1 tbsp tapioca starch or corn starch
pinch pepper

Instructions

Cut tofu block horizontally across about 5-6 times and then cut tofu down the middle (through the center of the block) so you have about 10-12 tofu “fingers”.
Place tofu fingers on a plate lined with paper towel. Place another paper towel on top of the tofu. Place a plate on top of the tofu so that the excess liquid squeezes out of the tofu (this allows the tofu to “suck up” the marinade better).
In a medium size bowl, mix together all of the marinade ingredients (soy sauce through to hot sauce). Toss the tofu in the marinade and cover (or alternatively, place the tofu and marinade together in a ziploc bag to marinate). Leave the tofu to marinate in the fridge for a couple hours up to overnight. I recommend leaving the tofu to marinate for at least four hours for best results.
Preheat the oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix together the panko breadcrumbs, almond meal, tapioca starch and pepper in a deep plate.
Roll the tofu fingers in the crispy breadcrumb mixture, pressing the mixture onto the tofu fingers as you roll them.
Place the tofu fingers on the baking sheet. Make sure to not place them together too closely to ensure they crisp up while baking (see photo). Bake for 13-17 minutes until crispy and light golden brown. Serve warm as an appetizer or with salad and rice for a complete meal!

Notes

1) Use regular yellow mustard if the dijon mustard flavor tends to be too strong for your taste.
2) Use certified gluten-free ingredients for this recipe to be gluten-free.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 17 mins
Category: Main