Deep-Fried Tofu Poppers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Meatball Appetizer Recipes. (Deep-Fried Tofu Poppers Recipe). These poppers are great on their own, in salads, or in wraps. Freezing and thawing the tofu before cooking gives these poppers more of a meaty, chicken-style texture. Even people who have never tried tofu because they think it's \"yucky\" love them. Serve with dipping sauce of choice. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave later or just eat them cold, straight from the fridge!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Deep-Fried Tofu Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package frozen extra-firm tofu

thawed

⅓ cup chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour

¼ cup nutritional yeast

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

⅓ cup water

or more as needed

1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

or more to taste

canola oil for frying

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Wrap thawed tofu in a paper or tea towel and press using a heavy object 30 to 60 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile combine flour nutritional yeast seasoned salt salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix in water slowly until a thick pancake-batter consistency is reached. Add mustard and mix well.

Step 3

Fill a pot or deep fryer 3 to 4 inches full with oil and set over medium-low heat. Heat oil to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 4

Break up tofu into small 1 to 1 1/2-inch nugget-sized pieces using your hands. Add to the batter and swirl using your hands to evenly coat.

Step 5

Cook tofu in batches in the hot oil until they float and are golden brown in color 3 to 5 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil.

Nutritional Information

Deep-Fried Tofu Poppers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 145.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.5g 25%

Carbohydrates: 9.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 7.8g 12%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 135.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 30mg 231%

Vitamin B6: 4.8mg 301%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 132mcg 33%

Calcium: 310.7mg 31%

Iron: 5.6mg 31%

Magnesium: 36.6mg 13%

Potassium: 274.4mg 8%

Sodium: 863.6mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 70

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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