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Air Fryer Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites

Air Fryer Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 20 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredient

    • 1 (8 ounce) container extra-firm tofu

  • Coating Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 4 tablespoons unsweetened rice milk
    • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Sauce

    • ⅔ cup vegan Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's®)

STEPS

1

Wrap tofu in cheesecloth, place on a plate, and cover with a heavy pot for 10 minutes. Discard cheesecloth and cut tofu into 20 bite-sized pieces. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.

2

Thaw tofu on paper towels or cheesecloth and pat dry.

3

Place cornstarch into a resealable bag and rice milk into a small bowl.

4

Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

5

Shake tofu in the bag with cornstarch to coat, then dredge each piece in rice milk.

6

Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and pepper in the bag. Coat each tofu piece, shake off excess, and place on a wire rack.

7

Cook coated tofu in the air fryer for 10 minutes, shake basket, and cook 3 more minutes or until browned.

8

Toss cooked tofu bites in 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce. Drizzle remaining sauce and serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

35

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 6
    Carbs
  • 1
    Fats

💡 Freezing the tofu gives it a chewy texture.Serve with fresh veggies and vegan ranch for extra flavor.Make sure to pat tofu completely dry to achieve the right texture.