Crispy Buffalo Tofu Bites (Air Fryer or Oven)
Crispy panko coated tofu bites finished in tangy buffalo sauce, made in the air fryer or oven.
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz extra firm tofu drained and pressed
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 ¼ cup panko bread crumbs or crushed buttery crackers
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes, then cut it into bite size cubes about 1 inch wide. Place the cubes in a resealable bag with the cornstarch and garlic powder and shake gently until coated.
- Dip each cube in the soy milk, shake off the excess, then coat in panko bread crumbs or crushed crackers.
- Air fryer: spread the bites in a single layer and air fry at 400 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway, until brown and crispy.
- Dip the cooked bites in the buffalo sauce with a fork, drain off the excess, return them to the basket and cook for about 5 more minutes until crispy again.
- Oven: heat the oven to 425 degrees F, bake the bites on a parchment lined sheet for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, then dip in buffalo sauce and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until crispy.
- Serve hot with ranch, plant based ranch or blue cheese dressing and a sprinkle of parsley.
Notes
Press the tofu well for the crispiest bites. Use mild or hot buffalo sauce to adjust the heat. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days. Nutrition values are an estimate.