Air Fryer Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites

Tofu is breaded and air-fried then tossed in buffalo sauce for vegan buffalo wings to cure your spicy fix without oil. Freezing the tofu gives it a chewy texture that makes this snack just that much better. Serve with fresh veggies and vegan ranch dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 35 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 (8 ounce) container extra-firm tofu
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened rice milk
• ⅔ cup vegan Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Remove tofu block from the package and discard liquid. Wrap tofu in cheesecloth, place on a plate, and cover with a heavy pot until remaining liquid has been squeezed out, about 10 minutes. Remove the cheesecloth and cut tofu into 20 1-inch, bite-sized pieces. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Remove tofu from freezer and thaw on paper towels or a dry cheesecloth. Pat dry.

Step 4

While tofu is thawing, put cornstarch into a resealable plastic bag. Pour rice milk into a small bowl.

Step 5

Place tofu into the bag with the cornstarch, seal, and shake to coat the tofu pieces completely. Remove tofu pieces and dredge each piece in rice milk.

Step 6

Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and pepper in the resealable plastic bag with the cornstarch residue; shake until well mixed. Place each piece of tofu, one at a time, back in the bag with the bread crumbs. Shake the bag until tofu piece is completely coated, tap gently to shake off excess, and place tofu on a wire rack while you repeat with remaining tofu pieces.

Step 7

Add coated tofu to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket to loosen the pieces. Cook for another 3 minutes or until browned.

Step 8

Place 1/3 cup buffalo sauce in a bowl, add cooked tofu bites, and toss to coat. Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over tofu and continue tossing to coat. Serve immediately.