Air fryer tofu nuggets with smoky ketchup dip
Crunchy golden tofu nuggets with a smoky, tangy dip, a vegan answer to chicken nuggets.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.05 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 249kcal
- 24.7gcarbs
- 2.5gof which sugars
- 9gfat
- 1.4gsaturates
- 18.1gprotein
- 3.3gfibre
- 0.9gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain the tofu, wrap it in kitchen paper and press under a heavy pan for 15 minutes. Cut into 24 nuggets.
15 min - 2
Put the cornflour on one plate and the oat milk in a shallow bowl. Mix the panko, paprika, garlic granules and salt on another plate.
- 3
Roll each nugget in cornflour, dip in oat milk, then press into the crumbs to coat all over.
- 4
Heat the air fryer to 190C. Arrange the nuggets in a single layer and spray lightly with the cooking spray. Cook in two batches if needed.
- 5
Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway and spraying again, until golden and crisp.
13 min - 6
Stir the ketchup, paprika, lime juice and hot sauce together for the dip. Serve with the hot nuggets.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
