Important Note about Salt: Not all salts are made equal and cannot be substituted 1:1. If you are substituting table salt for kosher salt, you will need to cut the amount called for in the recipe by at least half.
Crispy Breaded Tofu Cutlets
Crispy breaded tofu cutlets made with seasoned panko and pan-fried until golden brown. An easy vegan dinner perfect with pasta, salads, or sandwiches!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 16 ounce block Super-Firm Tofu sliced into 4 pieces
- ¼ cup Plant-Based Milk unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon Ground Flaxseed
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- ¾ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt see note
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Avocado Oil for pan-frying
Instructions
- Cut the super-firm tofu block into 4 slabs lengthwise. Set aside.
- Set up three shallow bowls. In bowl #1, mix the plant-based milk and flaxseed together. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In bowl #2, combine the all-purpose flour and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- In bowl #3, combine the panko breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Using one hand for the wet ingredients and the other for the dry, first coat the tofu in the flour. Then, dip it into the milk mixture and transfer it to the seasoned breadcrumbs, flipping it to coat evenly and pressing the breadcrumbs onto the tofu to ensure it’s fully covered. Continue until all 4 tofu slabs are coated.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
- Once the oil is hot, shallow fry each cutlet for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the cutlets from the pan, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and transfer them to a wire rack to drain. I recommend frying two cutlets at a time and wiping the pan clean between.
- Allow them to rest for a few minutes before slicing. To prevent the breading from falling off, use a sharp knife and cut quickly. Enjoy!
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