Description
Crispy buffalo tofu is a spicy, flavorful vegan alternative to buffalo wings. It’s perfect for game day or as a protein-packed snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Press tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into cubes
- Mix cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a bowl
- Coat tofu cubes evenly in the cornstarch mixture
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat
- Fry tofu until golden and crispy on all sides
- Whisk together hot sauce and melted butter
- Toss fried tofu in the buffalo sauce
- Serve immediately with vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake tofu at 400°F for 10 minutes after frying
- Adjust hot sauce amount to your preferred spice level
- Use gluten-free cornstarch if needed
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: buffalo tofu, vegan wings, spicy tofu, game day snack