Buffalo Tofu Bites
Buffalo Tofu Bites will take your game day watching up a notch. These spicy vegetarian bites will have your mouth watering for more!
Bring on the games, because we want to snack on these delicious and spicy buffalo tofu bites! Whoa, these little bites pack on the flavor!
It has been on my mind for a while to work on creating some tofu wings, you know like chicken wings but vegan or vegetarian ones! YES, Tofu Buffalo Wings! It is really a thing! Instead of “wings” we made some bites!
Who said vegetarians can participate in buffalo styled foods? 🙂 These game day bites will be a hit! These tofu bites do have a little crisp to the outside and a softness to the inside. They aren’t your typical crispy buffalo tofu bites!
To prep for our Buffalo Tofu Bites we first had to press our tofu using the EZ Tofu Press! YES, its my fav kitchen gadget!
Every time I talk about the EZ Tofu Press, I share that it is something I didn’t know that I needed. Now that I have one, I will never be without!
This device gets so much liquid from my tofu which allows it to cook up better!
We LOVE the EZ Tofu Press!
The next part of this easy Buffalo Tofu Bite recipe is to fry the tofu. I gave it a light fry to help crisp it up! I did sprinkle it with a little bit of cornstarch as well.
Then we are going to add in the sauce. I chose a Franks Wing Sauce for mine. On the Franks website it lists that all of the sauces are made without gluten.
I mixed the sauce with some oil and some honey to take out some of the spice. This girl is a wimp when it comes to spice!
Want to make your own Homemade Buffalo Sauce? Check out this recipe from Veggie Balance!
These are perfect for game day!
Gently stir the tofu pieces to coat it with the sauce mixture. You want to make sure that each piece is covered in the sauce mixture!
These are going to be some tasty buffalo tofu bites! I wonder if you can handle the heat?
Line a lipped baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the sauce covered bites onto the baking sheet!
Preheat the oven! Bake those bite sized pieces in the oven at 400 degrees F! You aren’t going to see the golden brown color that tofu often makes when cooked, but you will see the hot sauce being absorbed!
The sauce will absorb into the tofu bites and the bites will crisps up slightly. Mid way during the bake, flip all the buffalo tofu bites, so they cook evenly!
It is time to watch the game and eat! Serve up your Buffalo Tofu Bites with a side of ranch dressing and some celery! I also garnished mine with some torn up parsley! I think you will enjoy this recipe!
Buffalo Tofu Recipe Time!
Buffalo Tofu Bites - featuring the EZ Tofu Press
Ingredients
- 1 block of extra firm tofu
- 1 t cornstarch
- 2 T oil - frying
- 4 T buffalo sauce
- 2 T oil - for sauce
- 1 T honey optional
- Garnish: parsley ranch, celery
Instructions
- Using your EZ Tofu Press, press the tofu for 10 minutes.
- Remove tofu and cut into small bite sized tofu cubes.
- Gently sprinkle with cornstarch.
- Heat frying oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry on each side 3-5 minutes or until all bites are golden and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix together buffalo sauce, remaining oil, and honey. Whisk until blended. Pour over tofu and gently stir to combine.
- Place tofu bites onto a lipped baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flipping the bites once at the 5 minute mark.
- Remove from oven, plate and serve with ranch and celery.
- ENJOY!
See I told you that was easy!
Want to learn more about tofu?
Understanding Tofu – a beginners guide – Learn more about how tofu is made (even try it at home if you like!) and what the different types of tofu mean.
Benefits of Tofu – Read about the health benefits of adding tofu into your meal plan.
4 Simple Ways to Cook Tofu – Here I teach you exactly how to cook tofu in for different and easy ways.
Tips for Grilling Tofu – Bonus! One more amazing way to cook tofu that’s perfect for warm weather.
Looking for more tofu recipes?
Check these out:
Tofu with Spanish Rice and Beans
Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce
Let’s talk! Leave me a comment telling me if you like spicy foods! Have you tried buffalo cauliflower or buffalo tofu bites before?
*A huge thank you to EZ Tofu Press for sponsoring this post! It does contain an affiliate link to Amazon.
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Edye says
I like tofu in pad thai!
Scott says
My first experience with tofu wasn’t very great. But I do love buffalo wings, so I would certainly give it a second chance!
Marlene Wetch says
I have never tried tofu, but I think I would be willing to at least one time. I love anything with buffalo sauce so I think I might enjoy this
Tracy says
I love tofu! Honey with tofu…sound great! Gonna try it! 🙂
Mai Pham says
What a delicious meal! The vegetarian food is good for our health . I believe you are an amazing chef because your recipe is absolutely perfect. Thanks for sharing this post!
Rebecca Swenor says
This recipe for buffalo tofu bites sounds interesting for sure. I have not ever made anything tofu but would love to try this recipe for sure. Thanks for sharing the recipe and the giveaway.
Charli says
I love spicy foods, even though they don’t always love me. LOL
Charli says
I honestly haven’t cooked with tofu yet – but I’ve been wanting to try making sofritas at home so I don’t have to go to Chipotle all the time. 😀
Karen D says
Scrambled tofu from Beyond the Moon Cookbook by Gary Beardsworth
Laura says
Love spicy food but have not tried buffalo cauliflower or buffalo tofu. On the list to try for sure. Sounds delicious!
Laura K says
Oooh, these look great! Thank you!
Christina A. says
Yum! I’ve made a similar recipe to this and everyone in our house loved it! This is so much of a healthier alternative!
Linda Szymoniak says
I’m not really keen on the buffalo seasoning, but could adapt the seasoning on this and use the same cooking method. I’ll have to try this. Plus, I have other family members and friends who would like the buffalo taste.
Karen D says
Looks yummy. Need to try this!
Debra Holloway says
These look delicious. I will be sharing this recipe on Pinterest.
Sully Sully says
These look fantastic! Yummy!
Jodi Hunter says
Looks So Yummy!
Zoey says
This sounds good! A healthier take on buffalo wings!
Ronald Gagnon says
I would never have believed tofu could look so delicious
Jan Loreen-Martin says
Didn’t find link to apply for free tofu press. Please add me.
Need any more info?
Feel free to contact me.
Thanks——jl-m
Cindy says
Hello! Sorry for the confusion, the giveaway had ended and this post was just updated. I am sorry about that confusion. However, I often give them away! So stay tuned, we should have a promo coming up soon (later this summer) I have three new tofu recipes coming out: Grilled Sweet and Sour Tofu, Orange Tofu and Coconut Curry Soup with tofu!
Lindsay Bozek says
I’m very glad to read that you used Frank’s sauce – because as a Buffalo resident – that’s the ONLY sauce to use!! 😀
Cindy says
Ha! Just for you! 🙂 It is delicious!