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Crispy Tofu Tenders with Homemade Dipping Sauce

Course Lunch & Dinner, Protein
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300kcal

Ingredients

21 ounces extra firm tofu cut into thick strips (1 and 1/2 packs)

avocado oil for coating

flour mixture

  • 1/3 cup oat flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tbsp flax meal
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp umami seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (can add more if desired)

dipping sauce

  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (rinse off excess oil)
  • 1/3 cup garlic hummus
  • 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • preheat the oven to 400 degrees. spray the tofu strips with avocado oil on each side.
  • combine the ingredients for the flour mixture in a bowl and evenly coat each side of the tofu strips after they're sprayed with oil.
  • place on a parchment lined baking tray and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. then, remove the tray and flip each tofu strip.
  • place back in the oven and bake another 17 minutes. for the dipping sauce, add all ingredients to a food processor and combine until a thick sauce forms.
  • serve the tofu tenders with the sauce and enjoy!