Prepare the Tofu

• Press the tofu: If you are using super firm tofu, simply dry it off and proceed with the next step. For extra firm tofu, you'll need to press out some of the excess water for a firmer texture. You can use a tofu press or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel, or a few paper towels, and place a plate with a slightly heavy object on top. 
• Tear the tofu: Over a large bowl, use your hands to tear the tofu into bite-sized chunks, letting the pieces fall into the bowl as you go. The size of the pieces depends on how you plan to serve them. Make larger chunks for dipping nuggets and smaller pieces for popcorn chicken-style bites.
• Marinade: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients, soy sauce, water, and oil. Pour it over the tofu and toss to coat.
• Flour Breading: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour breading ingredients. Roll each tofu piece around in the flour mixture until coated. Tap off any excess flour then place it on a large plate. Repeat until all the nuggets are breaded.

  Now use the instructions below to bake, air-fry, or pan-fry the nuggets.

Baking Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Once all the tofu nuggets are coated in breading, spray a light coating of oil across the parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Transfer the nuggets to a baking sheet and generously coat them with oil. If you don’t have cooking spray, drizzle oil over the nuggets and gently toss them on the pan to ensure they're evenly coated on all sides. The oil helps the flour coating crisp up during baking, so be sure each nugget is well covered.
• Bake at 425ºF for 12-18 minutes. If needed, use tongs to flip them halfway through the cooking process. 

Air Fry Instructions

• Add the vegan nuggets to the bottom of the air fryer basket.
• Spray each nugget with oil.
• Cook at 400ºF for 12-15 minutes. If needed, flip them halfway through the cooking process.

Pan Fry Instructions

• In a large pan, heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Test the oil to see if it is hot enough by dropping a bit of flour into it. If the oil bubbles, it's ready.
• Reduce the heat to medium and carefully add the tofu pieces to the pan. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until brown and crispy. Cook in batches if needed, adding more oil as necessary

Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.