Vegan Popcorn Nuggets Recipe
These vegan popcorn nuggets are a crunchy, flavorful treat made with seasoned tofu, crispy coating, and a hint of spice. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they’re easy to make and pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces for a satisfying bite.
Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Kitchen paper
- Pan (or wok)
- Small plate
- Mixing bowls
- Clean tea towel
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 300 g extra-firm tofu
- vegetable oil
- 100 g paprika-flavoured crisps, or similar spiced crisps
- ½ cup plain flour
- salt & pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- vegan mayonnaise
- tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- ½ cup plant-based milk, we use soy milk
Instructions
- Crush paprika crisps into fine crumbs and mix with other dry ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine plant milk and vinegar to make buttermilk, then stir in hot sauce.
- Coat tofu pieces in flour, dip in buttermilk, and cover with the crisp mixture.
- Heat 0.5 cm oil in a pan and fry tofu in batches for 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt, and serve with your favorite dip.
Notes
- Extra-firm tofu works best; pressing may not be necessary.
- Test oil heat with a pinch of dry mixture—it should sizzle immediately.