@gigi_goes_vegan: 🔥 Hot Chilli 'Chicken' Tenders

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Makes ~ 10 | 25 mins | 910g protein + 1.2g fibre + 3 Plant Points (each tender) 

Smoky, spiced tofu bites with a crunchy golden crust — great as a snack, salad topper or protein boost on the side. 
Ingredients 
- 450g smoked organic extra firm tofu, drained and pressed 
- 3 tbsp cornflour 
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast 
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 
- 1 tsp chilli powder, adjust to taste 
- 1 tsp garlic granules 
- 100ml unsweetened soya milk 
- 50g golden breadcrumbs or cornflakes
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling - Salt, to taste 
- Black pepper, to taste 
Method 
1. Pat tofu dry, cut into 2cm strips or cubes. 
2. Set up 3 bowls: 1)cornflour; 2)breadcrumbs mixed with nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, chilli powder, garlic granules, salt and pepper; 3) soya milk. 
3. Coat each piece — cornflour, then soya milk, then the breadcrumb mix or cornflakes. 
4. Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 15 mins, shaking halfway, with a drizzle of olive oil. (Oven option: 200°C for ~20 mins, until golden and crispy.) #Tofu

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Tuesday 18 August 2026 14:40:36 GMT