"This breaded buffalo tofu recipe is vegan and can be easily made gluten-free! Make crispy buffalo tofu strips, bites, or nuggets in the oven or air fryer; no oil needed!"
Crispy Breaded Vegan Buffalo Tofu
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 pound firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 rectangular pieces
- 1/4 cup flour of choice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 3/4 cup regular or gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (such as Frank's RedHot), plus more for serving
- Vegan blue cheese, for serving
Method
Step 1
To drain the tofu: lay side by side between clean kitchen towels. Press for 15 minutes. I place a baking sheet pan onto the towels and stack with a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine flour cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Place milk to a separate bowl, and the breadcrumbs into a separate bowl.
Step 4
To bread the tofu, evenly coat tofu in flour mixture. Followed by milk and lastly, add to breadcrumbs.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Step 6
Place breaded tofu pieces onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 7
Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Step 8
Remove from oven and brush all sides with buffalo sauce. Return pan back to oven and bake another 10 minutes.
Step 9
Let cool 5 minutes and serve with vegan blue cheese.