Sweet Chilli Tofu Tenders
Get ready to elevate your meals with these irresistible Sweet Chilli Tofu Tenders! In just 20 minutes, you’ll whip up crispy, golden-brown bites tossed in a tantalizing sweet chili glaze that adds the perfect zing. Perfect for salads, wraps, or simply enjoying on their own, these tenders are your new go-to for a quick and delicious plant-based treat!
Prep
5
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •agave syrup
- •all purpose seasoning
- •sweet chilli sauce
- •extra firm tofu
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Butter
- •flour
- •Salt and pepper
- •Soy sauce
- •water
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop the tofu into fingers and toss them in all purpose seasoning.
- 2
Mix together the wet batter ingredients (flour and water).
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, salt, pepper, all purpose seasoning) and add droplets of the wet batter to form thicker chunks.
- 4
Dip the tofu fingers in the wet batter, then coat them in the dry batter and place them on a baking tray.
- 5
Spray with oil and cook in an oven or air fryer at 220C for around 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- 6
While cooking, melt butter and the rest of the sweet chilli glaze ingredients in a pan over medium heat.
- 7
Once cooked, toss the tofu fingers in the glaze and serve with your preferred dish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes before chopping to remove excess moisture for better texture.
- ✓Use cornstarch instead of flour for an even crispier coating.
- ✓If you're short on time, pre-marinate the tofu in soy sauce for added flavor before coating.
- ✓For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha or chili flakes to the sweet chilli sauce.