Crispy Vegan Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Snacks Recipe

Crispy Vegan Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Snacks Recipe

Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a mouthwatering buffalo sauce, these tofu bites are a vegetarian twist on a classic favorite. Whether you're a tofu aficionado or just looking to add more plant-based options to your diet, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for something spicy, savory, and utterly delicious.

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Total Time55

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Tofu Buffalo, Buffalo Air Fryer Tofu Recipe, Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 258kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 lb Tofu (extra firm or super firm)
6 Tbsp Cornstarch
¼ Cup Soy Milk (plant-based milk)

Bread Crumb Mixture

¾ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 Tsp Salt
¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Buffalo Sauce

6 Tbsp Hot Sauce like Franks RedHot
3 Tbsp Vegan Butter
½ Tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

If using extra firm tofu press out the excess water: Slice your tofu into 8 sticks and wrap in a lint-free towel or paper towels. Place some additional paper towels on top and something heavy over the wrapped tofu, like books atop a baking sheet. Let drain for about 20-30 minutes.
Put the cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca starch) in one bowl, the soy milk in a second bowl, and mix together the bread crumb mixture in a third bowl. Pour some of the bread crumb mixture onto a plate.
Dip each tofu stick into the cornstarch, followed by the milk, then roll in the breadcrumbs on the plate.
Place the tofu stick onto the air fryer rack and repeat with the remaining sticks. Spray the tofu sticks with a little bit of olive oil cooking spray to help them crisp up.
Air fry the breaded tofu at 425 ºF for 20 minutes.
While they are cooking, prepare the buffalo sauce. Melt the vegan butter and stir in the hot sauce, granulated garlic, and salt.
Once the tofu is crispy and golden brown remove from the air fryer and roll into the hot sauce mixture. Return the tofu to the air fryer basket.
Once you have all the sticks dipped in the hot sauce return them back into the air fryer for an additional 5 minutes.
Once the tofu is crispy remove it from the air fryer. Garnish and Serve Immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!
Leftover buffalo tofu sticks can be re-crisped in the air fryer.

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