Crispy Tofu Sticks With Marinara

• 1 pound extra-firm tofu
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup coarsely crushed cornflakes
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3 tablespoons instant minced onion
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup marinara sauce (such as Classico)
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1. Wrap tofu block in several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Press with a heavy object for about 30 minutes to remove excess water. Remove paper towels, pat tofu dry, and cut lengthwise into 8 slices. Cut each slice crosswise into 3 sticks.
2. Place egg whites in a shallow dish. Add 1 tablespoon water; stir well with a whisk.
3. Combine cornflakes, cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and next 3 ingredients; stir until well blended. Dip 1 tofu stick into egg white mixture; dredge in cornflakes mixture, covering all sides. Repeat procedure with remaining tofu sticks, egg white mixture, and cornflakes mixture.
4. Preheat oven to 450u0b0.
5. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu sticks, and cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn tofu sticks over and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450u0b0 for 12 minutes or until coating is crispy and sticks are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6. Combine marinara sauce and red pepper in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Serve tofu sticks immediately with sauce.

extrafirm, egg whites, water, cornflakes, parmesan cheese, salt, onion, italian seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, cooking spray, marinara sauce, red pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/crispy-tofu-sticks-with-marinara (may not work)