What sort and size of waffle iron did you use?

You probably want to go with at least a medium sized waffle iron. We used a combination panini press and waffle iron called the Cusinart griddler. It has rectangular waffle shapes in its plates (full disclosure we did have to purchase the waffle plates separately but they were inexpensive and it saves us from having to store yet another gadget), so it fit our tofu slaps perfectly.

I have a round waffle iron, how can I make this recipe?

Luckily, tofu is pretty malleable. You can cut the slabs to fix the shape of your particular waffle maker, such as a belgian waffle maker. If you have a large enough round waffle iron, you may not even need to cut the slabs at all.

What should I top my waffles with?

Savory toppings are a good way to go! We used our Vegan Chipotle Sauce to dunk our tofu waffles into. Ketchup, green onions, soy sauce, diluted miso paste, and hot sauce are also good.

Do I absolutely need the breading?

No, you can make tofu waffles with out the breading. It will be less crispy and much more plain, so be ready with another way to flavor them.

Super Easy Tofu Waffles

Name: Super Easy Tofu Waffles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Protein
Ingredients: 1 Block Extra Firm or Firm Tofu (we find extra firm works best), drained; 0.25 Cup Corn starch or Arrowroot Powder; 0.25 Cup Nutritional Yeast; 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder; 0.5 Teaspoon Salt, or to Taste; 0.5 Teaspoon Black Pepper; Oil Spray for Waffle Iron, Optional

Description

Tofu Waffles are a savory and fun way to enjoy tofu! Slice the tofu into slabs, cover them in the breading and put them in your waffle iron.

Ingredients

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1 Block Extra Firm or Firm Tofu (we find extra firm works best), drained
0.25 cup Corn starch or Arrowroot Powder
0.25 cup Nutritional Yeast
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
0.5 Teaspoon Salt, or to Taste
0.5 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Oil Spray for Waffle Iron, Optional

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Instructions

Preheat your Waffle Iron: Turn on your waffle iron. If your iron has temperature controls, set it to 400 F (205 C). Let it fully heat before adding any of the tofu slabs.
Cut the Tofu: Grab a cutting board and knife. Open your tofu packaging and drain out any excess water. Place the tofu on it's side on the cutting board and cut it into 3 to 4 slabs.
Prepare the Breading: In a large shallow bowl, add the starch, nutritional yeast, and spices. Mix the dry ingredients together with a whisk.
Bread the Tofu: Take each slab and gently coat each side of the tofu. Gently shake off the extra.
Add to the Waffle Iron: Oil spray the plates beforehand if you have a nonstick waffle iron/plates. Add the slabs to the waffle iron and close the the plates together. For a better cook, add some heavy metal cookware, such as a pot or skillet, to the top of waffle iron to force it down. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes before checking on them.
Remove and Serve: Using a spatula, remove the tofu waffles. They should come off clean if cooked fully. Add them to a plate and add any sauces you'd like for flavoring. Enjoy!
Storage and Reheating: Store tofu waffles in an airtight container for up to 4 or 5 days. I recommend reheating in an air fryer, toaster, oven, or the oven, but a nonstick skillet with a little pan spray should work too!

Notes

Note 1: If you have a round waffle maker, you can cut the slabs to fix the shape of your particular waffle maker. If you have a large enough round waffle iron, you may not even need to cut the slabs at all.
Note 2: If you'd prefer, you can make tofu waffles with out the breading. It will be less crispy and much more plain, so be ready with another way to flavor them.
Note 3: Don't forget a dipping sauce! We used our Vegan Chipotle Sauce to dunk our tofu waffles into. Ketchup, green onions, soy sauce, diluted miso paste, and hot sauce are also good.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Protein
Method: Waffle Iron
Cuisine: Protein, Health