Crispy Coconut Tofu Bites with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Golden fried tofu coated in toasted coconut flakes served alongside a sweet-spicy mango sauce inspired by tropical tiki flavors. This Asian Fusion vegan recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs extra firm tofu, cornstarch, and shredded toasted coconut for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup shredded toasted coconut
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup diced ripe mango
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 14 oz pressed and cubed extra firm tofu gently with 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Spread 3/4 cup shredded toasted coconut on a plate and press each cornstarch-coated tofu cube into the coconut to coat all sides.
Step 3: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry the tofu cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: For the dipping sauce, blend 1 cup diced ripe mango with 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and slightly thick.
Step 5: Serve the crispy coconut tofu bites warm with the spicy mango dipping sauce on the side for dipping.