Vegan Pan-Fried Tofu Nuggets
These tofu nuggets are made with simple ingredients — just mix the tofu, shape into nuggets, and pan-fry! If you’re looking for a tasty plant-based snack or appetizer, give these a try!
Looking for simple tofu recipes? Try my Tofu Katsu, Vegetarian Tofu Hambagu, or Crispy Fried Tofu!

Why You Will Love This Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make these vegan tofu nuggets:

How To Make Tofu Nuggets: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1
Make a tofu mixture using a food processor.

Step 2
Grab the mixture and roll it to make a ball.

Step 3
Form a nugget shape, coat it with wheat flour, and pan-frying.

Step 4
Pan-fry each side until golden brown.

Here you go! These tofu nuggets are fluffy yet firm and incredibly delicious! The seasoning is mild, with just salt and pepper, so feel free to enjoy them with ketchup, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Storage
Put leftover nuggets in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. The texture will change over time, so please eat them up within the next day.
To freeze, do so before coating with flour. Arrange the formed tofu nuggets on a tray, cover them with plastic wrap, and place them in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag and store them for up to one month. When you’re ready to eat them, coat the nuggets in flour and fry them while still frozen.
Variations
Enhance the flavor and texture of your vegan tofu nuggets by adding these ingredients to the tofu mixture:
Your Questions Answered
Yes, you can, but the mixture will be softer, so it’s better to add more breadcrumbs.
Yes, pressing tofu removes excess moisture, making it easier to form the nuggets. However, if you use extra-firm tofu, pressing may not be necessary.
Yes, you can bake them, though the texture will be different. Bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes, without coating them in flour.

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Vegan Pan-Fried Tofu Nuggets
Print Pin SaveEquipment
- Food processor
- Medium frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 block Firm Tofu, 360g
- ⅓ cup Cashew Nuts
- 1¼ cup Panko
- ⅓ tsp Salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp Wheat flour, All-purpose flour, cake flour
- Oil, for pan-frying
Instructions
- Press Tofu: Thoroughly press the tofu to remove excess water.
- Blend: In a food processor, blend the tofu, cashew nuts, panko, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Form: Roll and flatten the tofu mixture into nugget-sized pieces, coating each piece with flour.
- Pan-fry: Heat a generous amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the nuggets for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Can I air fry these?
The texture might be a little different, but you can make these tofu nuggets in an air fryer!
Could I use gluten free flour? Such as rice flour?
I haven’t tried it with rice flour yet but it should work! It might be chewier though. Let me know what you think!