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Easy Buffalo Tofu [Fried, Baked, Air Fri]
Spicy, tangy, indulgent buffalo tofu is a must try, 6-ingredient, 20-minute, protein-rich appetizer, side, game day treat, or party snack even meat eaters will love!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package of super firm tofu (if you can't find super firm, at least get extra firm)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ cup of melted vegan butter
- ½ cup of vinegar-based hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of garlic
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- ⅓ teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Slice the super firm tofu in thin triangle wedges. Once again, super firm high protein tofu works the best, but if you have to, use extra firm.
- In a frying pan, heat your cooking oil over medium-high until it starts to bubble. Add the wedges and cook until they turn golden brown on both sides. Turn down the heat to medium. This should take less than 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter on low heat. Stir in the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic, pepper, and salt.
- After the sauce is well-stirred, pour half of the sauce onto the tofu. Make sure that the sauce is poured directly on the wedges and not on the surface of the pan. Flip them over and pour the remaining sauce on the tofu. Cook for another few minutes.
- Serve with carrots and celery. A helpful tip: letting the sauce cool a little will solidify it. Pour any excess sauce over the wedges before eating and let your taste buds tailgate.
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Notes
- Adjust the heat level: Select a hot sauce that fits your preferred spice level. Make it hotter with added cayenne pepper or milder by adding more vegan butter.
- To make the tofu more tender: Freeze and thaw it before carrying out the recipe. This process makes for a chewier, more tender tofu texture.
- Super firm tofu is best: It has a wonderfully chewy texture, is packed with protein, and requires no pressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
4g
Sodium
1232mg
(51%)
Potassium
238mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
277IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | 200% |
| Sodium | 1232mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 238mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.