Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu
Crispy air fryer Buffalo tofu coated in a tangy homemade Buffalo sauce. This easy gluten-free vegetarian recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and works as a game-day appetizer, snack, or meatless dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 block firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Buffalo Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot Original hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Press the firm tofu for 12 minutes. Cut tofu into cubes.
- Put tofu cubes into gallon ziplock bag with oil and cornstarch. Shake to evenly coat tofu.
- Set air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C). Air fry tofu in a single layer in air fryer basket for 12 minutes.
- While tofu is cooking, mix together buffalo sauce ingredients.
- When tofu is done, put cubes into sauce bowl and stir or toss to coat. Serve with celery sticks.
Notes
- Firm or extra-firm tofu works best for this recipe.
- Press the tofu thoroughly so the cornstarch coating can become crispy.
- Arrange the tofu in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the air-fryer basket.
- Air fryers cook differently. Add 1 or 2 minutes if you prefer crispier tofu.
- Add the Buffalo sauce after air frying to keep the tofu as crisp as possible.
- For a vegan version, use vegan butter and vegan, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
- Check all packaged ingredient labels when cooking for someone who must avoid gluten.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 1mg
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