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Sheet Pan Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu Nuggets

Close-up of crispy Sheet Pan Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu Nuggets piled high on a white plate, coated in a thick, shiny glaze.
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Make crispy, bite-sized tofu nuggets coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze using a simple sheet pan method.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water. Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch nugget shapes.
  2. In a bowl, toss the tofu nuggets with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Spread the coated tofu nuggets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the nuggets halfway through, until they start to become firm and lightly golden.
  6. While the tofu bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha (if using).
  7. In a separate small bowl, whisk 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the saucepan.
  8. Heat the sauce mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  9. Remove the partially cooked tofu from the oven. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the nuggets and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  10. Return the sauced nuggets to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pressing the tofu thoroughly is key to achieving a crispy exterior. Use a dedicated tofu press or wrap the block in paper towels and place heavy objects on top.
  • For extra crispiness, you can toss the nuggets in a small amount of oil before coating them in cornstarch.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, increase the sauce cornstarch slurry to 1.5 teaspoons.

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