Buffalo Tofu Fries
Sticky, crispy buffalo tofu fries made in the air fryer or oven. A spicy, high-protein snack that's perfect with vegan ranch or mayo for dipping.
Servings 4 serves
Calories 261kcal
Equipment
- Air fryer optional
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra firm tofu approx. 400g
- ⅓ cup cornstarch approx. 40g
- 1/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk such as soy (60ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs approx. 50g
Buffalo Sauce
- ¼ cup Franks red hot sauce (60ml)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (25ml)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or melted vegan butter
- 1 tsp maple syrup
To serve
- Chopped chives finely sliced; optional
- Vegan ranch or mayo; for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and place a heavy object (like a cast iron pan or stack of books) on top. Let sit for 10–20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with oil or cooking spray. If baking, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick sticks. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, plant-based milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place the panko in a separate shallow bowl. Dip each tofu stick in the batter, letting excess drip off, then coat in panko, pressing lightly so it sticks.
- Air Fryer: Arrange tofu fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Oven: Arrange on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, flip, then bake another 10–15 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
- While the tofu cooks, whisk together the buffalo sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Transfer cooked tofu to a large mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over and toss gently to coat. Return to the air fryer or oven for another 5 minutes to set the sauce.
- Let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped chives if using and serve with vegan ranch or mayo.
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Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg