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Vegan Firecracker Tofu Wings

Sweet and Spicy Crispy Baked Firecracker Tofu Wings - an addictive vegan appetizer that will leave you wanting more. This is a super easy and delicious Asian-inspired tofu recipe that's perfect for Game Day, parties, movie night, or any occasion that calls for crowd-pleasing snacks.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 103 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Sriracha sauce
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ - 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 ½ - 3 Tbsp sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tsp cornstarch or use potato starch
Tofu
  • 12 to 14 oz pack of extra firm tofu pressed for 15 mins then sliced into thin strips
Breadcrumb Coating
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉
  2. Make the firecracker sauce, add all the ingredients in a shallow cooking pan. Heat the sauce over medium heat, whisk well to incorporate cornstarch and sugar until well combined
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, sauce will thicken slightly so keep whisking.  Simmer for 1 minute then switch off the heat, let the sauce cool to a warm state so that it  thickens a bit more
  4. In the meantime, slice your tofu if you haven’t already and dip strips in the sauce using tongs, the coating on all sides.
  5. Make your breadcrumb coating, mix well and place in a shallow bowl
  6. Dip tofu slices from the sauce into the breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides again. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat for all tofu strips
  7. Bake at 400℉ for 20-25 minutes or until crisp
  8. Serve these strips with the remaining firecracker sauce on the side, or add all the strips to the firecracker pan and toss well to coat, using tongs to turn each piece to coat and cook together, serving immediately.
  9. Serve with vegan ranch and top with thinly sliced green onions or scallions

Notes

  • Airfry: air fry at 400 deg f and check at 10 mins . Shake and continue if needed
  • glutenfree: use gf breadcrumbs to make Glutenfree 
  • You can use any hot sauce of choice depending on your tolerance.
  • Cayenne powder can be substituted with chili powder. For less spicy, use smoked paprika.
  • The tofu needs to be pressed to get rid of excess moisture which would make the breading soggy.
  • To press tofu, wrap the whole block of tofu in a double layer of clean kitchen towels or a clean tea towel then put it on a large plate. Put something heavy such as a frying pan on top, and weight it down further with cans and jars, and leave for 30 mins.

Nutrition Information

Calories 103kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 594mg (25%) Potassium 118mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 87IU (2%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103

% Daily Value*

Calories 103kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 594mg 25%
Potassium 118mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 87IU 2%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.