Robin Arzón Brought Her Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Nuggets to the Awards Show—And We Got The Recipe
Robin Arzón does not leave home without the essentials: her phone and, apparently, some tofu.
Arzón takes tofu almost everywhere—from her car and stroller to the top sports award show. When she attended the awards with a clutch in hand, tofu made the cut.
The nuggets start with extra-firm tofu coated in breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Cornstarch and plant-based milk help the seasoning cling to the craggy pieces before they cook in the air fryer. The result is a crisp, golden coating with plenty of edges for dipping.
And, naturally, the ranch also begins with tofu. Silken tofu gives the dressing a smooth base, while miso, dill, chives, garlic powder, and vinegar bring the familiar savory, herby flavor.
“Sharing recipes from Eat to Hustle in the app felt like the natural next step, since it’s the food that actually gets me through my own training,” Arzón says.
Love this recipe? Find it—and lots more high-protein, plant-based recipes—in Eat to Hustle, available wherever books are sold. You can also explore Robin Arzón’s Protein Eats recipe collection in the MyFitnessPal app.
Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Nuggets
Ingredients
- 16 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained
- 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened soy milk or other plant-based milk
- Tofu Ranch Dressing, for serving
Directions
Wrap the tofu in paper towels and set it on a plate. Set another plate on top and weigh it down with a few cans of beans or tomatoes. Let the tofu drain for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and salt together in a small bowl.
Unwrap the drained tofu and cut it in half lengthwise to make two thinner pieces. Break the tofu into craggy 1-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl.
Add the cornstarch and toss until the tofu is completely coated. Add 2 tablespoons of the soy milk and toss again to create a sticky paste.
Add about half of the seasoning mixture in large pinches, then toss the tofu again. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon soy milk and the rest of the seasoning. Press any stray seasoning onto the tofu pieces.
Preheat an air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Air-fry for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and crisp.
Serve hot with plenty of Tofu Ranch Dressing for dipping.
Oven option: Arrange the nuggets on a parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast at 450°F for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
Tofu Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 (12.3-ounce) package silken tofu, drained
- 2 tablespoons white miso
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a blender, combine the tofu, miso, onion powder, garlic powder, vinegar, and salt. Blend on low until smooth.
Scrape the dressing into a small bowl and whisk in the dill, chives, and pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Serve with the Crispy Air-Fried Tofu Nuggets.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover dressing in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The vinegar will thicken the dressing as it sits, so whisk in 1 tablespoon warm water before serving again to loosen it.
Nutrition Information
Serves 4 | Serving Size: 5 – 6 tofu nuggets, ¼ cup dressing
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 218; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 1425mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 18g
Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 17%; Iron: 23%; Potassium: 278mg; Vitamin A: 1%; Vitamin C: 1%
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