Crispy Baked Buffalo Tofu
Posted: 04/15/25
Updated: 04/25/25
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Delicious, spicy and so satisfying, this buffalo tofu is the perfect vegetarian option for buffalo lovers! Tossed in an easy homemade buffalo sauce, these crispy baked tofu bites are irresistible. Serve it with extra veggies and tasty blue cheese dressing or ranch!
What We Love About This Recipe
- This buffalo tofu is such a great vegetarian recipe for buffalo sauce fans! It has all the delicious flavors and spice of buffalo wings, but without the meat.
- The tofu comes out with a nice crispy crust. This method of cooking tofu is super easy and pretty much foolproof. After tossing the tofu in a seasoned cornstarch mixture, it gets baked until perfect and crispy. Such a satisfying bite!
- This recipe is incredibly easy to make! Tofu is a great vegetarian ingredient that can sound a little intimidating sometimes, but I promise you, once you’ve tried this method, you’ll want to do it over and over again. The buffalo sauce is a quick and easy homemade one with only a handful of ingredients. And you can easily adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.
Cheryl’s Tips
- For best results, extra firm tofu works best for this recipe. I also highly recommend not skipping pressing the tofu to remove as much water as possible. If the tofu is too moist, it won’t get crispy. Don’t worry if you don’t have a tofu press though, you can press it without one. You’ll need a plate, paper towels or a lint-free dish towel, a cutting board and a heavy object, such as a large can, or heavy pan. First, you’ll drain the tofu block from its container, then wrap it in multiple paper towels. Line a plate with more paper towels (or a dish towel), place the wrapped tofu on top. Add a cutting board on top of the wrapped tofu, then add a heavy object on top right in the middle, and let sit for about 30 minutes. Check it halfway, as you might need to change up the paper towels if they’re soaked.
- Once the buffalo tofu bites are being tossed in the hot sauce, they should be served right away. Tofu will absorbs the sauce, and the bites won’t be as crispy if they sit in the sauce for too long. Still super delicious though!
- You can adjust the amount of spice to your liking by simply adding more or less Frank’s hot sauce. 3 tablespoons to 1/4 cup will give you a nice medium heat, but feel free to add 2 ore 3 more tablespoons if you prefer it hot.
More Delicious Meatless Recipes To Try
- Boursin Mashed Potatoes
- Vegan Empanadas
- Mexican Omelette
- Magic Vegan Birria Tacos
- White Bean Salad
- Kung Pao Tofu With Stir-Fried Vegetables
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Crispy Baked Buffalo Tofu
This buffalo tofu is tossed in a seasoned cornstarch mixture, baked to crispy perfection, then tossed in a delicious spicy homemade buffalo sauce.
servings
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
- 1 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu drained very well, pressed
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter vegan or traditional
- ¼ cup Frank's hot sauce more or less to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Serving Suggestions (All Optional)
- blue cheese dressing vegan or traditional
- ranch dressing vegan or traditional
- carrot sticks
- celery sticks
Equipment
- tofu press optional
- Paper towels optional
- Oven
- Small bowl
- gallon size Ziploc bag
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- spray cooking oil optional
- medium bowl
- Tongs or spatula
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add 4 tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to small bowl. Mix ingredients together until well blended. Set aside.
- Tear 1 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu (drained well and pressed) into bite-sized chunks, or cut block of tofu into small cubes for more uniform appearance.
- Place one-third of tofu pieces in large sealable food-safe plastic bag, then add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixture. Seal bag and shake until tofu pieces are fully coated in cornstarch mixture.
- Transfer coated tofu pieces to prepared baking sheet, arranging tofu in single, even layer, making sure tofu pieces do not touch or overlap. Repeat process until all tofu pieces have been coated in cornstarch mixture and arranged on baking sheet.
- Once baking sheet is filled, place baking sheet in preheated oven. Bake tofu 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Flip each piece of tofu over, then lightly spray tofu with neutral cooking spray.
- Return baking sheet to oven and bake tofu 15 minutes more.
- While tofu bakes, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Add ¼ cup Frank's hot sauce and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder to melted butter and mix ingredients together until fully incorporated.
- Carefully remove baked tofu from oven. Add pieces of tofu to bowl of buffalo sauce and toss or stir to coat fully. Transfer coated tofu to wire cooling rack and set aside. Repeat until all tofu has been coated in sauce.
- Once all pieces have been coated, serve tofu as desired with blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing, carrot sticks, and celery sticks.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 147kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Total Carbs: 10g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 9.7g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 205mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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