5 from 210 votes
Easy Crispy Buffalo Tofu Sandwich
The Easy Crispy Buffalo Tofu Sandwich features firm tofu coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, baked to crispiness and brushed with spicy buffalo sauce. The sandwich layers this flavorful tofu with fresh tomato slices and sprouts on whole wheat bread, combining textures from crispy to fresh. The buffalo sauce adds spicy, tangy heat that complements the milder tofu, making a satisfying plant-based sandwich with contrasting flavors and textures.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
sandwiches
Calories:
430 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 extra firm tofu ~16-ounce block
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup plant-based milk unsweetened, plain
- tomato sliced
- buffalo sauce
- whole wheat bread
- sprouts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/176 degrees C.
- While oven is preheating, slice tofu into 4 parts. Press and squeeze the water out of tofu using a clean non-fuzzy kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Place plant-based milk in a bowl, and Panko-style crumbs on a plate.
- Dip tofu into the plant-based milk, and roll on the plate of crumbs. Push the crumbs into tofu.
- Place the tofu on a nonstick baking sheet, and cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip and cook for 15 more minutes.
- Pour the buffalo sauce in a bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warmed. Brush the sauce onto the tofu pieces.
- Place tofu slice on bread and top with tomato and sprouts.
- Note: If the crumbs are having a hard time sticking, add more sauce.
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Notes
- Adjust buffalo sauce heat by adding melted vegan butter to mellow or cayenne pepper to intensify.
- Freezing and thawing tofu before pressing results in a firmer, chewier texture.
- Toast sandwich bread to prevent sogginess from the sauce and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1221mg
(51%)
Potassium
500mg
(11%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
271IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1221mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 271IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.