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Buffalo tofu served on a plate with celery sticks and vegan ranch dressing
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Buffalo Tofu

Crispy bite-sized tofu coated in spicy buffalo sauce, made easily in the air fryer or oven. Perfect for game day or sharing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Iosune Robles

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra-firm or firm tofu 14-16 ounces (400-450 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup vegan buffalo sauce like Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce, or my homemade vegan buffalo sauce
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Instructions

  • If using firm tofu, press it for 15 to 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and place something heavy on top. Extra-firm tofu usually doesn’t need pressing; just pat it dry before using.
    Firm tofu wrapped and pressed to remove excess moisture
  • Tear the tofu into bite-sized pieces with your hands to create irregular edges that will get crispier as they cook.
    Tofu torn into small bite-sized pieces by hand
  • Place the tofu in a large bowl or freezer bag. Drizzle with the olive oil and gently toss until evenly coated.
    Tofu pieces tossed with olive oil in a freezer bag
  • Sprinkle in the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then toss again until the tofu is evenly seasoned.
    Tofu coated with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper
  • Add the cornstarch and gently toss until all the tofu pieces are evenly coated and there are no large patches of dry cornstarch.
    Seasoned tofu coated evenly with cornstarch
  • Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the tofu in a single layer, leaving a little space between the pieces. Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy. If your air fryer is small or the basket is crowded, cook the tofu in batches for the crispiest results.
    Crispy air-fried tofu in the air fryer basket
  • Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the tofu on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
    Crispy baked tofu on a lined baking sheet
  • Transfer the hot tofu to a large bowl, add the buffalo sauce, and gently toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately with vegan ranch and celery or carrot sticks, if desired.
    Crispy tofu tossed with buffalo sauce in a bowl

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze completely cooled tofu in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month, preferably before adding the buffalo sauce for a better texture.
  • Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the air fryer or oven until hot and crispy again; avoid the microwave because it will soften the coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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