Steps to Prepare Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Without Cornstarch

Air Fryer Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites

Crispy on the outside, soft and tender in the middle.

Recipe Summary Air Fryer Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites

Tofu is breaded and air-fried then tossed in buffalo sauce for vegan buffalo wings to cure your spicy fix without oil. Freezing the tofu gives it a chewy texture that makes this snack just that much better. Serve with fresh veggies and vegan ranch dressing.

Ingredients | Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Without Cornstarch

1 (8 ounce) container extra-firm tofu

4 tablespoons cornstarch

4 tablespoons unsweetened rice milk

¾ cup panko bread crumbs

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

⅛ teaspoon paprika

⅛ teaspoon onion powder

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

⅔ cup vegan Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's®)

Directions

Remove tofu block from the package and discard liquid. Wrap tofu in cheesecloth, place on a plate, and cover with a heavy pot until remaining liquid has been squeezed out, about 10 minutes. Remove the cheesecloth and cut tofu into 20 1-inch, bite-sized pieces. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze, 8 hours to overnight.

Remove tofu from freezer and thaw on paper towels or a dry cheesecloth. Pat dry.

While tofu is thawing, put cornstarch into a resealable plastic bag. Pour rice milk into a small bowl.

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Place tofu into the bag with the cornstarch, seal, and shake to coat the tofu pieces completely. Remove tofu pieces and dredge each piece in rice milk.

Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and pepper in the resealable plastic bag with the cornstarch residue; shake until well mixed. Place each piece of tofu, one at a time, back in the bag with the bread crumbs. Shake the bag until tofu piece is completely coated, tap gently to shake off excess, and place tofu on a wire rack while you repeat with remaining tofu pieces.

Add coated tofu to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket to loosen the pieces. Cook for another 3 minutes or until browned.

Place 1/3 cup buffalo sauce in a bowl, add cooked tofu bites, and toss to coat. Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over tofu and continue tossing to coat. Serve immediately.

Freezing the tofu gives it a chewy texture and is an important part of the outcome of this recipe.

Info | Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Without Cornstarch

prep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 8 hrs 10 mins total: 8 hrs 40 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 20 tofu bites

TAG : Air Fryer Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites

Appetizers and Snacks, Spicy,