Buffalo Tofu Sticks

SERVINGS

PREPARATION

15 min

COOKING

25 min

These Buffalo Tofu Sticks are proof that plant-based protein can be downright delicious. Marinated in a bold blend of Buffalo sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, the tofu soaks up all the flavor before being breaded and fried to golden perfection. The result? Crispy, crave-worthy bites you’ll love to snack on.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

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Ingredients

Preparation

Ingredients

125 ml (1/2 cup) Buffalo sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
20 ml (4 tsp) brown sugar
15 ml (1 tbsp) apple cider vinegar
1 container of 350 g extra-firm Soykei tofu, cut into sticks
125 ml (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
2 eggs
10 ml (2 tsp) chili powder
5 ml (1 tsp) paprika
5 ml (1 tsp) onion powder
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
1.25 ml (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper
125 ml (1/2 cup) panko breadcrumbs
125 ml (1/2 cup) plain breadcrumbs
310 ml (1 1/4 cups) ranch dip

Preparation

In a bowl, mix 80 ml (1/3 cup) of Buffalo sauce with the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Add the tofu sticks and toss to coat them evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
When ready to cook, prepare three shallow plates. In the first, place the flour. In the second, whisk the eggs. In the third, mix the spices with the breadcrumbs.
Dredge a few tofu sticks in flour, dip them in the beaten eggs, then coat them with the breadcrumb mixture. Gently shake off any excess coating.
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
Lightly oil the air fryer basket and place a few tofu sticks inside. Spray the sticks with oil.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Repeat with the remaining tofu sticks.
If desired, drizzle the sticks with the remaining Buffalo sauce. Serve with ranch dip.