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CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Tofu Nuggets

Inspired by Nashville hot chicken, these baked FLAMIN' HOT® tofu nuggets deliver a spicy snack that can be served as an appetizer, served in a sandwich or used as a topper for salads and rice bowls.

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Original recipe (1×) yields 4 servings

  • extra-firm tofu
    1 block
    1 block (395 g)
  • CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Flavored Snacks
    2 cups
    2 cups
  • panko breadcrumbs
    1 cup
    1 cup
  • all-purpose flour
    1 cup
    1 cup
  • salt, divided
    1 ¼ tsp
    1 ¼ tsp
  • black pepper, divided
    1 ¼ tsp
    1 ¼ tsp
  • unsweetened almond milk
    1 cup
    1 cup
  • apple cider vinegar
    1 tbsp
    1 tbsp
  • cayenne hot pepper sauce, divided
    3 tbsp
    3 tbsp
  • vegan butter
    1/4 cup
    1/4 cup
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
    3 tbsp
  • agave syrup
    2 tbsp
    2 tbsp
  • paprika
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • Energy
    Total: 3183.64 kcal
  • Fat
    Total: 196.628 g
  • Saturated
    Total: 71.6802 g
  • Trans
    Total: 0.143377 g
  • Monounsaturated
    Total: 41.3476 g
  • Polyunsaturated
    Total: 14.3448 g
  • Carbs
    Total: 286.31 g
  • Carbohydrates (net)
    Total: 270.296 g
  • Fiber
    Total: 16.0139 g
  • Sugars
    Total: 24.2782 g
  • Sugars, added
    Total: 18.7 g
  • Protein
    Total: 64.474 g
  • Sodium
    Total: 3242.6 mg
  • Calcium
    Total: 1433.46 mg
  • Magnesium
    Total: 207.01 mg
  • Potassium
    Total: 1380.34 mg
  • Iron
    Total: 18.13 mg
  • Zinc
    Total: 4.67246 mg
  • Phosphorus
    Total: 753.448 mg
  • Vitamin A
    Total: 128.104 µg
  • Vitamin C
    Total: 37.8403 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)
    Total: 1.43748 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)
    Total: 1.10033 mg
  • Niacin (B3)
    Total: 8.55337 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    Total: 0.615887 mg
  • Folate equivalent (total)
    Total: 462.917 µg
  • Folate (food)
    Total: 135.417 µg
  • Folic acid
    Total: 192.5 µg
  • Vitamin E
    Total: 14.9439 mg
  • Vitamin K
    Total: 62.7715 µg
  • Water
    Total: 631.991 g

Ingredients

  • extra-firm tofu
    1 block
    1 block (395 g)
  • CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Flavored Snacks
    2 cups
    2 cups
  • panko breadcrumbs
    1 cup
    1 cup
  • all-purpose flour
    1 cup
    1 cup
  • salt, divided
    1 ¼ tsp
    1 ¼ tsp
  • black pepper, divided
    1 ¼ tsp
    1 ¼ tsp
  • unsweetened almond milk
    1 cup
    1 cup
  • apple cider vinegar
    1 tbsp
    1 tbsp
  • cayenne hot pepper sauce, divided
    3 tbsp
    3 tbsp
  • vegan butter
    1/4 cup
    1/4 cup
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
    3 tbsp
  • agave syrup
    2 tbsp
    2 tbsp
  • paprika
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
    1 tsp
  • Energy
    Total: 3183.64 kcal
  • Fat
    Total: 196.628 g
  • Saturated
    Total: 71.6802 g
  • Trans
    Total: 0.143377 g
  • Monounsaturated
    Total: 41.3476 g
  • Polyunsaturated
    Total: 14.3448 g
  • Carbs
    Total: 286.31 g
  • Carbohydrates (net)
    Total: 270.296 g
  • Fiber
    Total: 16.0139 g
  • Sugars
    Total: 24.2782 g
  • Sugars, added
    Total: 18.7 g
  • Protein
    Total: 64.474 g
  • Sodium
    Total: 3242.6 mg
  • Calcium
    Total: 1433.46 mg
  • Magnesium
    Total: 207.01 mg
  • Potassium
    Total: 1380.34 mg
  • Iron
    Total: 18.13 mg
  • Zinc
    Total: 4.67246 mg
  • Phosphorus
    Total: 753.448 mg
  • Vitamin A
    Total: 128.104 µg
  • Vitamin C
    Total: 37.8403 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)
    Total: 1.43748 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)
    Total: 1.10033 mg
  • Niacin (B3)
    Total: 8.55337 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    Total: 0.615887 mg
  • Folate equivalent (total)
    Total: 462.917 µg
  • Folate (food)
    Total: 135.417 µg
  • Folic acid
    Total: 192.5 µg
  • Vitamin E
    Total: 14.9439 mg
  • Vitamin K
    Total: 62.7715 µg
  • Water
    Total: 631.991 g

Cooking Guide

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  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. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.

  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.

  3. In food processor, pulse CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely crushed. Transfer crumbs to shallow bowl and stir in panko.

  4. In another shallow bowl, whisk together flour, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.

  5. In another shallow bowl, whisk together almond milk, apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp hot sauce

  6. In batches, toss tofu in flour mixture until evenly coated. Transfer cubes to almond milk mixture, then toss back in flour mixture and then again in almond milk mixture until well coated. Dredge in CHEETOS® mixture until evenly coated. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.

  7. Bake, flipping halfway through, for 25 to 35 minutes or until tofu is golden brown and crispy.

  8. In small saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together butter and olive oil until melted and smooth. Whisk in remaining hot sauce, agave syrup, paprika, garlic powder, remaining salt and remaining pepper; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

  9. In large bowl, toss tofu nuggets with sauce until coated.

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