Vegan Sesame Tofu Tenders (oil-free)
Crispy, delicious plant-based meatless "chicken" tenders crusted with bread crumbs and sesame seeds. Pair them with honey-less mustard for the best combination!
Servings 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu I use high protein tofu from Trader Joe's
- ½ cup bread crumbs of choice
- ⅓ cup sesame seeds
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- ½ + ⅛ cup water
Honey-less Mustard Sauce
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅓ cup dijon or yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat air-fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Break your tofu into nugget/tender like shapes (not too big), about the length of your thumb.
- Prepare one bowl with the chickpea flour and water - mix together.
- Prepare another bowl with bread crumbs and sesame seeds - mix together.
- Dip each piece of tofu in the chickpea flour mixture first, then roll in the bread crumb mixture until completely coated. Place gently in the air-fryer.
- Bake in air fryer for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Oven method: bake on parchment paper at 450 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dip in honey-less mustard, eat fresh and enjoy!
Notes
Get the most firm tofu you can find! Look for tofu that doesn't come packed in water like the high-protein tofu from Trader Joe's. Otherwise look for extra firm then press the tofu before using it and get as much water out as possible!
