Nutritional Yeast Tofu
Nutritional Yeast Tofu is crispy and flavorful with a slightly cheesy taste from, you guessed it, nutritional yeast! These crispy tofu bites are easy to make in the oven or air fryer in 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 215kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu 14-18 oz
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Open a package of tofu and use a paper towel to dry the outside of any excess water, but don’t press it.
- Mix nutritional yeast, seasoning, and olive oil in a large bowl.
- Rip tofu into bite-sized chunks and place them in the bowl with the seasoning.
- Toss tofu with the seasoning until it spreads evenly over all the pieces.
- Spread tofu evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the tofu at 425°F for 27 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Or air fry at 400°F for 16 to 18 minutes.
Notes
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Yield: about 4 servings
Serving Size: about 7 to 10 tofu nuggets
Storage: Store leftover nutritional yeast tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Reheating: Reheat leftover tofu in the air fryer at 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes or the oven at 350°F for 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg