Crispy buffalo tofu is the perfect appetizer or snack for a big game day or potluck. It's tossed with spicy and tangy buffalo sauce and it's packed with so much flavor. Serve it with your favorite dip or over a bed of greens.
INGREDIENTS
Tofu Sticks
1blockextra firm tofupressed
¼cupall purpose flour
6tablespoonplant milk
1cuppanko bread crumbs
2tablespoonavocado oil
1tablespoonfresh parsleyminced
½teaspoonpaprika powder
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoongarlic powder
⅛teaspoonblack pepper
Buffalo Sauce
3ozred cayenne hot sauceI used Franks Red Hot
3tablespoonvegan buttermelted
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonsalt
METHOD
Press tofu for 10-15 minutes using a tofu press. Or wrap in a kitchen towel and place a heavy weight (like cast iron skillet) on top to press out the liquid.
Cut your tofu into ½" strips.
To make the batter: Whisk the oat milk and all purpose flour in a mixing bowl till it has a glue like consistency. Add the paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and mix till it's all combined.
Use another mixing bowl to combine the panko breadcrumbs, avocado oil and parsley.
Dip each tofu stick in the seasoned batter to coat it from all sides, then cover it in breadcrumbs entirely.
Place all tofu strips covered with breadcrumbs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the prepared tofu at 450 ºF for 15 minutes.
In the meantime, mix all the ingredients for the buffalo sauce together in a separate mixing bowl and set aside.
Once the crispy tofu is baked, then let it cool for 5 minutes. Then bath it in the prepared buffalo sauce. Make sure to coat with the sauce from all sides.
Place the tofu strips coated with buffalo sauce bake on the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve it with some vegan ranch.
NOTES
Press the tofu: Before making the recipe, do not skip pressing the tofu as it really helps develop a chewy texture.
Firm tofu: Use extra-firm or firm tofu to prevent the tofu sticks from falling apart.
Flip halfway: Flip the tofu halfway through the baking process to ensure it’s cooked evenly on all sides.
Adjust the sauce: Add more or less Buffalo sauce, depending on your preferences.