December 22nd, 2024
Recipes
Potato Chip Crusted Tofu
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 35"
Potato Chip Crusted Tofu! A block of tofu, dredged in a light batter, coated in a potato chip crust, and then pan-fried until crispy. Any chip will work here: sweet potato chips, plantain, or even pretzels. Vegan and gluten-free.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 1 (14 ounce) pack extra-firm tofu, drained
- 2 cups chips of choice (Note 1)
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 3 tablespoons all purpose or gluten-free blend
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- avocado oil, for frying
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice the tofu block into 4 slabs. Press the water out of the tofu by wrapping it in paper or clean reusable towels and setting a heavy pan on top of it. Press for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, pulse the chips in a food processor until they are the size of coarse breadcrumbs. You should have around 1 cup of crumbs. Stir in the flax and a little cayenne. Pour the crumbs onto a plate. Note: No processor? You can also crush the chips in a resealable bag with a rolling pin or wine bottle.
- Step 3: Stir together the milk, flour, and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Step 4: Create an assembly line with the tofu, batter, and crumbs. First, smear the tofu on all sides with a thin layer of the batter. Next, coat the tofu on all sides with the crumbs. Press in any crumb gaps with your hands. Place the tofu on a plate and repeat this process with all the remaining tofu. Add more crumbs if needed.
- Step 5: Heat a thin layer of avocado oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and fry for about 2 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden.
- Serve: Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Regular potato chips, sweet potato chips, plantain chips, and pretzels will all work here.
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Potato Chip Crusted Tofu
PT35M 1 (14 ounce) pack extra-firm tofu, drained 2 cups chips of choice (Note 1) 1/4 cup non-dairy milk 3 tablespoons all purpose or gluten-free blend 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon flax meal pinch of cayenne pepper avocado oil, for frying Gluten Free Vegan 3 Servings
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