Vegan Baked Tofu Cheese Finger (Oven & Air Fryer)

 

Looking for nutritious movie treat or appetizer or side? This is a perfect one that is full of protein, Baked tofu Cheese sticks. With only so little oil used, this is super low in fat. This can be eaten by itself by dipping in sauce, or as filing for sandwiches or alongside with salad. The list is endless! I have tried Airfrying potato wedges, so I thought why not try tofu, and here it is!

 

Nutritional yeast which is high in Vitamin B12 is used to replace the diary cheese to give that cheesy taste, this is a ingredient not to be omitted. Once you have tried nutritional yeast, you will fall in love with it! Click here on where to buy.

Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan.
Allergen Information: Free from dairy, egg, corn, palm oil and nut.

Serve 2-4

 

Ingredients

 400g firm tofu

(A)
 1/2 cup Japanese panko bread crumbs

 2 tsp garlic powder
 2 tsp onion powder

 1 Tbsp dried basil

 1 Tbsp dried oregano

 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

 1/2 tsp salt

 2 tsp dried parsley flakes (optional)

 1 tsp cayenne/chilli powder (optional)
 2 tsp canola oil, for frying
 

 60ml non-dairy milk (I use soy milk)

 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast

Method

1. Drain firm tofu well and cut into 1.5cm thickness strips.

2. Heat up oil in a sauté pan in low heat. Add all ingredients in (A) until well combined and for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, keep in the pan and set aside.  

 

3. Place the milk and nutritional yeast into two separate wide shallow bowls.

4. Dip tofu strips into milk bowl then coat lightly in nutritional yeast bowl, and roll into mixture (A).

 

5. Bake it:

☼ Using Oven:

Preheat the oven to 180℃.  Evenly spread tofu strips on a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a oven thermometer, ensure it is at the right temperature 180℃.  Pop the strips into the oven for about 25 minutes, turning once until golden brown.

 

☼ Using Airfryer:
Preheat the Airfryer to 170℃ for 3 minutes. Evenly spread tofu strips in the fryer basket and slide the basket into the Airfryer. Set the timer to 20 minutes, turning once until golden brown.

 

6. Dip in tomato sauce, Asian chilli sauce or vegan cheese dip alongside your favourite salad greens. Or use this as filling for your sandwiches or soft buns. Enjoy!

 

 

☼ Note

After baking, the tofu fingers can be refrigerated or frozen. Simply reheat in an oven or Airfyer for about 5 minutes at 170℃.  Place parchment papers between layers to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Rolling Good Time

Step 4: Before baking in Airfryer

 

Vegan Roasted Spiced Mixed Nuts (Oven & Air Fryer)

 

After experimenting the awesome Roasted Salted Mixed Nuts with my Philip Airfryer, I am not going to stop right there, I decided to try out these spiced nuts and it turned out great and crunchy to the max! If you like more kick, you can increase the amount of chilli/cayenne powder, likewise if it is for the little kids, you can skip the chilli. Basically there are no rules!

 

 

Nowadays, these spiced nuts happened to be the best snack for the men in my home to go along their beer and wine, they just couldn't stop munching! Find out here on where to buy good and cheap raw nuts in Singapore.

 

Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan.

Make 2.5 cups

Ingredients

 1 cup raw almond *

 1 cup raw peanuts *

 1/2 cup raw cashew nuts *

 

Seasoning

 1 tsp chilli/cayenne powder
 2 tsp curry powder

 1/4 tsp cumin powder/seeds

 1 tsp paprika

 1/2 tsp sea salt

 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

 1 Tbsp agave nectar or any natural sweetener you prefer ^

 1 Tbsp olive oil

 

Method

☼ Using Oven:
1. Preheat the oven to 160℃.

2. Evenly spread all nuts on a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a oven thermometer, ensure it is at the right temperature 160℃.  Pop the nuts into the oven for about 9-10 minutes until golden brown. 

3. In a small bowl, mix all of the spices (chili powder through black pepper) until well combined. In another big mixing bowl, mix agave nectar and olive oil until well combined. Set aside. 

4. Remove nuts from oven, pour the roasted nuts into a big mixing bowl of oil mixture, stir. Add spice mixture, stir until evenly coated.

5. Pour nuts back onto baking sheet, baking for another 5-6 minutes or until brown. Turn off the power for the oven, let it sit inside for another 3-5 minutes. The nuts are soft when hot, it will be crunchy when cooled, have faith ;)

6. Cool on tray, and store in air tight container or serve.

☼ Using Airfryer:
1. Preheat the Airfryer to 160℃ for 3 minutes.

2. Pour the nuts and spread evenly in the fryer basket and slide the basket into the Airfryer. Set the timer to 9 minutes. Toss the nuts about 2 times in between frying.

3. In a small bowl, mix all of the spices (chili powder through black pepper) until well combined. In another big mixing bowl, mix agave nectar and olive oil until well combined. Set aside.

4. Pull out the fryer basket, pour the roasted nuts into a big mixing bowl of oil mixture, stir. Add spice mixture, stir until evenly coated.

5. Pour nuts back into fryer basket and slide into Airfryer. Set the timer to 5 minutes and let the cycle finish. Let it sit in Airfryer for another 3-5 minutes. The nuts are soft when hot, it will be crunchy when cooled, have faith ;)

 

6. Cool on fryer basket, and store in air tight container or serve



After 9 minutes from Airfryer

Notes

* You can use any nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, brazil nuts etc) as long as total mixed nuts add up to 2.5 cup.

^ For non-vegan, you may use honey. You may also use molasses or fine brown sugar.

 

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Vegan Roasted Salted Mixed Nuts (Oven & Air Fryer)

 

Recently I got myself Philip Airfryer, I'm so excited, and my first experiment with it is this salted mixed nuts. Toasting nuts release their essential oils and cause the nuts to become more flavorful and crunchier than in their raw state. Nuts which are high in Omega 3 and fibre are a great way to boost your health. Instead of store-bought potato chips, these roasted nuts is a perfect healthy snack for the family for movies, special occasions and parties. It is also wallet-friendly, now say good bye to the highly processed and salted nuts at supermarkets! Find out here on where to buy good and cheap raw nuts in Singapore.

Do check out my recipe for Roasted Spiced Nuts.

 

Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan.

Make 2.5 cups

Ingredients
 1 cup raw almond *

 1 cup raw peanuts *

 1/2 cup raw cashew nuts *

 1/2 tsp sea salt

 1 Tbsp olive oil

 

Method
☼ Using Oven:
1. Preheat the oven to 160℃.

 

2. Evenly spread all nuts on a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a oven thermometer, ensure it is at the right temperature 160℃.  Pop the nuts into the oven for about 9-10 minutes until golden brown. 

3. Remove nuts from oven, pour the roasted nuts into a big mixing bowl. Add salt and oil, stir until evenly coated.

4. Pour nuts back onto baking sheet, baking for another 5-6 minutes or until brown. Turn off the power for the oven, let it sit inside for another 3-5 minutes. The nuts are soft when hot, it will be crunchy when cooled, have faith ;)

5. Cool on tray, and store in air tight container or serve.

☼ Using Airfryer:
1. Preheat the Airfryer to 160℃ for 3 minutes.

2. Pour the nuts and spread evenly in the fryer basket and slide the basket into the Airfryer. Set the timer to 9 minutes. Toss the nuts about 2 times in between frying.

3. Pull out the fryer basket, pour the roasted nuts into a big mixing bowl. Add salt and oil, stir until evenly coated.

4. Pour nuts back into fryer basket and slide into Airfryer. Set the timer to 5 minutes and let the cycle finish. Let it sit in Airfryer for another 3-5 minutes. The nuts are soft when hot, it will be crunchy when cooled, have faith ;)

5. Cool on fryer basket, and store in air tight container or serve.
 

After mixing in the oil, going for the second round of roasting.

Notes

* You can use any nuts (walnuts, brazil nuts etc) as long as total mixed nuts add up to 2.5 cup.

 

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