Description
Whip up some amazing, spicy Buffalo Tofu Nuggets! These plant-based bites are perfect for snacking or as a game-day treat. You will love the satisfying crunch and the fiery kick of classic buffalo sauce. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk (like almond or soy)
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup melted vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. This is your dry coating mix.
- Dip each tofu cube first into the plant milk, letting any excess drip off.
- Dredge the wet tofu cubes thoroughly in the dry coating mix, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the coated tofu to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
- Fry for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the nuggets are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the cooked nuggets with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- While the tofu cooks, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the hot sauce, melted vegan butter, and apple cider vinegar. Heat gently over low heat until just combined and warm. Do not boil.
- Place the hot, crispy tofu nuggets in a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the nuggets.
- Toss gently until all the nuggets are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces like vegan ranch or blue cheese alternative.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu completely removes excess water, which helps the nuggets get crispier.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level for your preference.
- For an oven-baked version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, before tossing in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg