Oil Free Crispy Tofu Nuggets

Oh happy day!  After many attempts, I figured out how to make Tofu that is crispy without using any oil or added fat!  Oil Free Crispy Tofu has been my unicorn for a long time y’all.  While I love that tofu is such a versatile protein source, I’ve lamented that all the tofu based dishes at our favorite restaurants involve fried tofu.  I wanted to keep tofu delicious and healthy, but still achieve that crunchy, airy flavor and this Oil Free Crispy Tofu recipe fulfilled those requirements.

The finished flavor and texture of these Oil Free Crispy Tofu Nuggets reminds me of…chicken strips or fish fingers.  Trust me. Dip them in ketchup. Or, add them to one of my meal prep dishes, like these Greek Tofu Bowls 

I should probably recommend that you double this recipe, because you’re going to eat most of it before it leaves the baking tray.

Step by Step Instructions for Oil Free Crispy Tofu Nuggets

Step 1

Press, Press Press! It’s SO important that you press the tofu first. It’s the key to this coming out optimally cruncy. Drain the tofu and press it using a tofu press. I like the Tofu Xpress. The key to this recipe is pressing the tofu for a long time to remove as much moisture as possible. I recommend letting it press for 20 minutes or more if you have time.

Step 2

Next, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silpat mat.

Step 3

After the tofu is pressed, turn it out onto a cutting board, and slice it into cubes.

Step 4

In a medium size bowl, add 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, 1 T. Garlic Seasoning, 1 T. Seasoning Pepper, and stir up.

Step 5

Next, begin adding a handful of tofu cubes at a time to the bowl, and spoon the mixture over them until they’re coated on all sides.

Step 6

Repeat with all the cubes and place them on the lined baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake tofu in the oven for 40 minutes.

Step 8

Finally, remove from oven and let cool slightly before enjoying.