Ingredients
- 16 ounces super-firm or firm tofu
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons white rice flour
- ½ cup JUST Egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Prep the tofu
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Slice the tofu lengthwise into two thin slabs, then cut each slab in half crosswise to make four cutlets.
- Lightly mist a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray, or line it with parchment or a silicone mat.
Set up the breading station
- Arrange three wide prep bowls: one with the rice flour, one with the JUST Egg, and one with the panko, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Bread the tofu
- Working one piece at a time, coat each cutlet in the rice flour, tapping off the excess.
- Dip into the JUST Egg, then press into the seasoned panko mixture until evenly coated, including the edges.
- Place the breaded tofu on the prepared baking sheet and mist the tops generously with cooking spray.
Bake
- Bake on the upper rack for 15 minutes, until the coating looks set and lightly golden.
- Flip the cutlets, spray the second side generously, and return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp all over.
- Let rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to allow the coating to set, then serve.
Notes
- Air Fryer Option: Bread the tofu as directed above. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the cutlets in a single layer with space between them, spray generously, and cook for 7 minutes, or until golden on the top. Flip, spray again, and cook for 3 minutes more, or until crisp and golden all over.
- Storage: Store leftover breaded tofu cutlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 400°F oven for 10–15 minutes, or in the air fryer at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until hot and crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baked, Breaded
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian