Crispy Coconut Tofu Fries with Spicy Apricot Sauce

These crispy-crunchy tofu sticks mix sweet and tangy together with coconut flakes and lime zest with a sauce that combines spicy sriracha, sweet apricot jam and zesty lime juice for dipping.

Servings

4
Prep Time

30 Min
Cook Time

25 Min

Cooking Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F degrees and spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick baking spray.
Slice tofu crosswise into 4 slabs. Press tofu to remove excess water. Line a plate with several layers of paper towels, arrange tofu in a single layer on the plate, cover with more paper towels, and then top with a second plate weighed down by a heavy pot and set aside for about 15 minutes to dry out.

How to Press Tofu
Slice tofu slabs into ½” sticks.
Beat together eggs, salt, pepper and lime zest in shallow dish.
Mix panko and coconut in second shallow dish.
Dip tofu in egg mixture, turning to coat, and then toss in breading mixture pressing gently to help coating adhere.
Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp and golden, flipping the fries after 15 minutes.
While the fries bake, make the sauce by melting the apricot jam with the lime juice, sriracha and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Transfer to a bowl.
Serve the fries hot, with the warm sauce for dipping.