DORITOS® Nacho Cheese Crispy Pan-Fried Tofu Fingers

Prep Time:

25 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Total Time:

35 min (+ 30 minutes standing time)

Servings:

2 to 4

Pan-fried until golden brown and delectable, these DORITOS^® crusted tofu fingers are extra crispy and delicious.

Ingredients

1 block (14 oz) extra firm tofu
4 cups DORITOS^® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
3/4 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1
Arrange tofu block on triple layer of folded paper towel on a plate. Arrange another layer of triple layer folded paper towel on tofu, and a plate on top of that. Place a large can or small saucepan on top to press excess moisture from tofu for 30 minutes.

Step 2
In food processor, pulse DORITOS^® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips until finely crushed. Transfer to shallow bowl.

Step 3
In small bowl, whisk together almond flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Step 4
In another shallow bowl, using fork, whisk together eggs.

Step 5
Cut tofu into 3 x 1-inch fingers. Dredge each tofu finger in almond flour mixture, dip in eggs and then coat in crushed DORITOS^®. Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking sheet.

Step 6
In large skillet set over medium-high heat, heat oil. In batches, cook tofu fingers, turning to sear each side, for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown all over. Transfer to paper towel–lined baking sheet to drain.