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.
Original recipe (1×) yields 4 servings
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extra-firm tofu1 block1 block (395 g)
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CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Flavored Snacks2 cups2 cups
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panko breadcrumbs1 cup1 cup
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all-purpose flour1 cup1 cup
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salt, divided1 ¼ tsp1 ¼ tsp
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black pepper, divided1 ¼ tsp1 ¼ tsp
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unsweetened almond milk1 cup1 cup
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apple cider vinegar1 tbsp1 tbsp
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cayenne hot pepper sauce, divided3 tbsp3 tbsp
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vegan butter1/4 cup1/4 cup
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olive oil3 tbsp3 tbsp
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agave syrup2 tbsp2 tbsp
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paprika1 tsp1 tsp
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garlic powder1 tsp1 tsp
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Energy
Total: 3183.64 kcal
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Fat
Total: 196.628 g
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Saturated
Total: 71.6802 g
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Trans
Total: 0.143377 g
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Monounsaturated
Total: 41.3476 g
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Polyunsaturated
Total: 14.3448 g
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Carbs
Total: 286.31 g
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Carbohydrates (net)
Total: 270.296 g
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Fiber
Total: 16.0139 g
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Sugars
Total: 24.2782 g
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Sugars, added
Total: 18.7 g
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Protein
Total: 64.474 g
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Sodium
Total: 3242.6 mg
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Calcium
Total: 1433.46 mg
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Magnesium
Total: 207.01 mg
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Potassium
Total: 1380.34 mg
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Iron
Total: 18.13 mg
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Zinc
Total: 4.67246 mg
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Phosphorus
Total: 753.448 mg
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Vitamin A
Total: 128.104 µg
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Vitamin C
Total: 37.8403 mg
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Thiamin (B1)
Total: 1.43748 mg
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Riboflavin (B2)
Total: 1.10033 mg
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Niacin (B3)
Total: 8.55337 mg
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Vitamin B6
Total: 0.615887 mg
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Folate equivalent (total)
Total: 462.917 µg
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Folate (food)
Total: 135.417 µg
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Folic acid
Total: 192.5 µg
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Vitamin E
Total: 14.9439 mg
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Vitamin K
Total: 62.7715 µg
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Water
Total: 631.991 g
Ingredients
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extra-firm tofu1 block1 block (395 g)
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CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Flavored Snacks2 cups2 cups
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panko breadcrumbs1 cup1 cup
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all-purpose flour1 cup1 cup
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salt, divided1 ¼ tsp1 ¼ tsp
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black pepper, divided1 ¼ tsp1 ¼ tsp
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unsweetened almond milk1 cup1 cup
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apple cider vinegar1 tbsp1 tbsp
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cayenne hot pepper sauce, divided3 tbsp3 tbsp
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vegan butter1/4 cup1/4 cup
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olive oil3 tbsp3 tbsp
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agave syrup2 tbsp2 tbsp
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paprika1 tsp1 tsp
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garlic powder1 tsp1 tsp
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Energy
Total: 3183.64 kcal
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Fat
Total: 196.628 g
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Saturated
Total: 71.6802 g
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Trans
Total: 0.143377 g
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Monounsaturated
Total: 41.3476 g
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Polyunsaturated
Total: 14.3448 g
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Carbs
Total: 286.31 g
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Carbohydrates (net)
Total: 270.296 g
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Fiber
Total: 16.0139 g
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Sugars
Total: 24.2782 g
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Sugars, added
Total: 18.7 g
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Protein
Total: 64.474 g
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Sodium
Total: 3242.6 mg
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Calcium
Total: 1433.46 mg
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Magnesium
Total: 207.01 mg
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Potassium
Total: 1380.34 mg
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Iron
Total: 18.13 mg
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Zinc
Total: 4.67246 mg
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Phosphorus
Total: 753.448 mg
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Vitamin A
Total: 128.104 µg
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Vitamin C
Total: 37.8403 mg
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Thiamin (B1)
Total: 1.43748 mg
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Riboflavin (B2)
Total: 1.10033 mg
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Niacin (B3)
Total: 8.55337 mg
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Vitamin B6
Total: 0.615887 mg
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Folate equivalent (total)
Total: 462.917 µg
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Folate (food)
Total: 135.417 µg
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Folic acid
Total: 192.5 µg
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Vitamin E
Total: 14.9439 mg
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Vitamin K
Total: 62.7715 µg
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Water
Total: 631.991 g
Cooking Guide
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.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray.
In food processor, pulse CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Cheese Flavored Snacks until finely crushed. Transfer crumbs to shallow bowl and stir in panko.
In another shallow bowl, whisk together flour, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
In another shallow bowl, whisk together almond milk, apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp hot sauce
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.
Bake, flipping halfway through, for 25 to 35 minutes or until tofu is golden brown and crispy.
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.
In large bowl, toss tofu nuggets with sauce until coated.
Made with
CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT® Flavored Snacks




