Crispy Tofu Sticks

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"Crispy Tofu Wings!❀️ These tofu wings are so delicious, super crispy, spicy and baked in oven to make them a little healthier!😍 Perfect for dipping, with fries, as an appetizer, in a salad, you name it!πŸ˜‹ You got to try these out!🀩"
-- @anniinaskitchen

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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 40mins
Serves or Makes: 18 wings

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ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
  • Cornstarch
  • Almond milk, or other non-dairy alternative
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper
  • Dried basil
  • Hot sauce
  • Vegan butter, melted

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425ΒΊF. Cut the tofu into sticks and put between paper towels. Place some weights over the tofu, let drain for about 15 min.

  • Step 2

    Put the cornstarch in one bowl, the plant milk in a second bowl, and mix together panko, oil, paprika, salt, pepper and dried basil in a third bowl. Pour the crumb mixture onto a plate. Dip the tofu sticks first in cornstarch then in milk and then roll in crumb mix and place on lined baking sheet.

  • Step 3

    Bake for 25 minutes, flip, then bake 15 more minutes or until tofu is crispy.

  • Step 4

    Brush tofu with hot sauce and melted vegan butter. Enjoy!