These Crispy Baked Buffalo Tofu Wings are the perfect plant-based alternative to classic buffalo wings! Coated in a crunchy bread crumb mixture and tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, these tofu wings are packed with flavor and texture. Perfect for game day, parties, or any time you’re craving something spicy and savory, these wings pair wonderfully with vegan bleu cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.
Ingredients:
- Tofu
- 1 lb extra-firm or super-firm tofu, pressed and cut into wing-sized pieces
- 6 tbsp cornstarch, arrowroot, or tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup plant milk
- Bread Crumb Mixture
- 1 cup panko-style bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- Buffalo Sauce
- 6 tbsp (90g) red cayenne pepper hot sauce (ideally Frank’s RedHot)
- 3 tbsp (35g) vegan butter, melted
- 1/8 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/8 tsp salt
- To Serve
- Vegan bleu cheese or ranch-style dressing
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tofu
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into wing-sized pieces.
- Set Up Coating Station
- In one bowl, place the plant milk.
- In a second bowl, combine the cornstarch with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a third bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
- Coat the Tofu Wings
- Dip each tofu piece in the cornstarch mixture, then into the plant milk, and finally coat it with the seasoned bread crumbs.
- Ensure each piece is evenly coated, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Tofu Wings
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the tofu wings are golden and crispy.
- Make the Buffalo Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over low heat.
- Add the hot sauce, granulated garlic, and salt, stirring until fully combined. Remove from heat.
- Toss and Serve
- Once the tofu wings are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl and drizzle the buffalo sauce over them.
- Gently toss until each piece is well-coated.
- Serve immediately with vegan bleu cheese or ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Conclusion:
These Crispy Baked Buffalo Tofu Wings are a delicious and satisfying plant-based treat that deliver all the spicy, tangy flavors you love in classic buffalo wings. With a crispy breaded coating and a rich, fiery sauce, they’re sure to be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike!
Crispy Baked Buffalo Tofu Wings
Spicy, crispy tofu wings baked to perfection andtossed in a buffalo sauce, served with vegan bleu cheese or ranch dressing forthe ultimate plant-based snack.
Ingredients
Tofu
- 1 lb extra-firm or super-firm tofu pressed and cut into wing-sized pieces
- 6 tbsp cornstarch arrowroot, or tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup plant milk
Bread Crumb Mixture
- 1 cup panko-style bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley minced
Buffalo Sauce
- 6 tbsp 90g red cayenne pepper hot sauce (ideally Frank's RedHot)
- 3 tbsp 35g vegan butter, melted
- 1/8 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/8 tsp salt
To Serve
- Vegan bleu cheese or ranch-style dressing
Instructions
Prepare the Tofu
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into wing-sized pieces.
Set Up Coating Station
- In one bowl, place the plant milk.
- In a second bowl, combine the cornstarch with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a third bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
Coat the Tofu Wings
- Dip each tofu piece in the cornstarch mixture, then into the plant milk, and finally coat it with the seasoned bread crumbs.
- Ensure each piece is evenly coated, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the Tofu Wings
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the tofu wings are golden and crispy.
Make the Buffalo Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over low heat.
- Add the hot sauce, granulated garlic, and salt, stirring until fully combined. Remove from heat.
Toss and Serve
- Once the tofu wings are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl and drizzle the buffalo sauce over them.
- Gently toss until each piece is well-coated.
- Serve immediately with vegan bleu cheese or ranch dressing on the side for dipping.