Honey Sriracha Tofu Nuggets (Printable)

Golden tofu bites glazed with sweet, spicy honey-sriracha sauce. Crispy and flavorful snack or appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tofu Nuggets

01 - 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
07 - Cooking spray or 1 tbsp neutral oil

→ Honey Sriracha Glaze

08 - 2 tbsp honey
09 - 1 1/2 tbsp sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
12 - 1/2 tsp sesame oil

→ Garnish (optional)

13 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
14 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
02 - Toss tofu cubes with cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Roll each tofu cube in panko breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
04 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F and spray the basket with cooking spray or brush with oil.
05 - Place tofu nuggets in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.
06 - In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until warm and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Transfer cooked tofu nuggets to a large bowl and toss with the warm glaze until evenly coated.
08 - Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crispy outside, tender inside, with zero guilt because it's plant-based protein that actually tastes indulgent.
  • The glaze comes together while the tofu cooks, so you're done in 40 minutes flat, perfect for weeknight cravings or last-minute entertaining.
  • Sweet, spicy, tangy all at once—it's the kind of flavor combo that makes people pause mid-bite and ask what they're eating.
02 -
  • If your tofu isn't pressed well, you'll end up with steamed nuggets instead of crispy ones—I learned this the hard way on my first attempt.
  • Don't skip the cornstarch layer; it's the difference between 'nice' and 'how did you make these so crunchy?'
  • Mix the glaze ingredients cold first, then heat gently—if you dump hot honey into sriracha, the flavors don't balance the same way.
03 -
  • Use the best quality sriracha you can find; cheaper versions sometimes taste thin or off, and it makes a real difference in the final dish.
  • Don't wash off your panko-coated nuggets right before air frying—let them sit for five minutes so the coating sets and clings better during cooking.
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