I know this is not a super healthy recipe and is not a quick and easy one neither, but it tastes sooooo good and is vegan! I’ve never tried Buffalo wings, so I don’t know if this recipe tastes like the original one, but I don’t care because I love how these tofu wings taste.
I used tofu instead of chicken wings, but tempeh could work too. Feel free to use margarine, vegan butter or coconut oil instead of the extra virgin olive oil.
I made a vegan ranch dip too, but you can eat the tofu wings with vegan mayonnaise, ketchup or other homemade or store bought dip or sauce you like.
This recipe is also gluten free. I used cornstarch, but you can use another type of starch or flour (with or without gluten) if you want.
If you prefer an easier and healthier recipe, drizzle the red hot sauce and the oil (optional) onto the tofu and gently toss to coat and bake the tofu sticks for 30 minutes (15 minutes on each side).
I posted another ranch dressing recipe a few months ago, it’s less healthy and has more calories, but tastes better, although both are delicious.
Don’t forget to leave a comment or tag a picture #simpleveganblog on Instagram (or any other social network) if you make these delicious Buffalo tofu wings. You’re gonna love them, they’re healthier than chicken wings and also have less calories, so they’re perfect if you’re on a diet, especially if you bake them.
Buffalo Tofu Wings
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten Free, American
You’re gonna love these Buffalo tofu wings, they’re healthier than chicken wings and also have less calories, so they’re perfect if you’re on a diet.
Ingredients
Buffalo tofu wings:
- 9.7 oz firm tofu (275 g)
- Cornstarch
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp red hot sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Vegan ranch dip:
- 1/4 cup water (125 ml)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 oz firm tofu (140 g)
- 1/4 cup raw cashews (40 g)
- 1/2 tsp tarragon
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp sweet paprika
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390 ºF or 200ºC.
- Cut the tofu into 16 sticks. I had 16 sticks, but you can have more or less depending on the size of the tofu you’re using. Sprinkle the sticks with the cornstarch and gently roll them to coat.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet and cook the sticks over medium-high heat over 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Mix the 2 tablespoons of oil and the red hot sauce in a bowl. Drizzle the mixture onto the tofu and gently toss to coat. Add black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the sticks to a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes on each side.
- To make the ranch dip, place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Oh My Veggies
I bet this tastes great.. One question.. Can I sub the cornstarch with tapioca starch? or some other starch? Thanks!
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Hi Rosanna! As you can read in the post, you can use any kind of starch or flour you want 🙂 Have a nice day!
I’m guessing the recipe isn’t actually supposed to be for 174 cups of cashews (grin). What is the correct amount?
I was wondering the same thing! I looked it up and 40 g cashews = 1/4 cup cashews.
Thanks a lot Maya 🙂
I’m so sorry Lauren! It’s 1/4 cup of cashews (7 and / are in the same keyboard key and I didn’t press shift key)!
Wings” Why not just call them sticks? I’d imagine they DO taste good! I’m going to try them baked & make some tofu ranch dip. Thanks for the recipe! I can’t rate it because I haven’t tried it but knowing what I do about cooking, I’ll give it a 3 at least without trying it!
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Hi Suenell! The original recipe has the same name. Thanks a lot 🙂
come on get real just what % of people are going to “love” tofu anything
Hi Don Howes! Many people love tofu!!! 🙂 Have a nice day!
I absolutely love tofu!!
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Me too 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
I eat boxes of the stuff straight out of the packet. Love it!
Hi Kathryn! So glad you liked it 😀
Is the water pressed out of the tofu first or coated right out of the package? Thanks!
Hi Mandie! You don’t need to press the tofu 🙂
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I wanted to love these, but the dressing came out too chunky and didn’t have much flavor. I also didn’t taste the hot sauce, it was just spicy but didn’t have the flavor.
Directions weren’t bad, but I feel like something was missing.
Maybe I will give them another go…
Hi Anthony! I’m sorry you didn’t like the recipe 🙁 My dressing was not chunky, but I use a Vitamix blender. Maybe you need to use other brand of hot sauce because our wings were really tasty. Try to add more spices, herbs or sauces you like. Have a nice day!!
Made these last night! Wow were they good!! I made my own vegan ranch as I have a go-to pre-made ranch spice but the buffalo sticks went perfect with it! Was so nice to eat something really spicy! I will definitely be making these again! 🙂
Hi Danielle! I’m so glad you liked it!!! 😀
Lovely recipe, and I,like the way you have decided to do a ah,go on and be simple type style!
Getting older, home cook and particular but prefer to be a bit easier going nowadays for the cooking side.
I agree I prefer the sticks too, wings sound carnivorous! Puts me right off, long term animal lover not eater you see.
Having a good nosey about now!
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Thanks a lot Airyfairycelt! 🙂 I used wings to catch the eye of the people who can watch this recipe on google or social media, but thanks for the idea. Have a nice day!
Ps just want to say a thank you to maya, I think so many of us are using cups as much as we can rather than scales.
Got all the flours have you (vegan and gf) as they really are quite different aren’t they?
I know, although we are Spanish and we use grams in Europe, most of our readers are from the US, that’s why we use also cups in all our recipes now 🙂
Very crispy and tasty
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Thanks a lot!
I am doing zero carbs and sugar. what can I use instead of the start?
Hi Kish! Eating carbs is so important if you want to be healthy, it’s the fuel for our brain and our body. You should read The China Study 🙂 I’m so sorry, but I can’t help you!
I wanted to make this for a dinner party. Do you think it would work to cook them, wait an hour, and then finish them in the oven right before serving?
Hi! I’ve cooked them and I’ve reheated them later, but you could try…
Update! I got started later on my meal prep later than I anticipated, so I was still frying them when guests arrived. After I took them out of the fryer, someone grabbed one, dunked it in the dip (I chose the less healthy vegan ranch you linked to), and remarked it was fantastic. They all demolished them before I could even get them in the oven! I threw a little buffalo sauce on top of the dip to make up for it. Everyone asked for the recipe. LOL!
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Hi Caroline! I’m so glad you guys liked it so much 🙂 Have a nice day!!!
This was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly. It was very simple and delicious. I’m glad it didn’t have a lot of strange ingredients.
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Hi Cypher! Thanks a lot 😀 I’m so glad you liked it!
Hi, can nutritional yeast be used?
Hi Kat! Yes, feel free to use it if you want 🙂