Drenched in homemade buffalo sauce, this restaurant-style appetizer is perfect for potlucks, picnics or game day. The breading requires minimal ingredients and allows for the flawless crispy texture you look for in a chicken-strip alternative. Pair with non-dairy ranch, plus celery and carrot sticks.
5-Step Buffalo Tofu Strips
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 458 kcal
Ingredients
- 28 oz. extra-firm tofu pressed
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 6 Tbsp. plant-based butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- Pinch salt
- Pinch pepper
- 3/4 cup oat milk
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. To prepare breading station, fill one dish with flour, corn starch, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper. Fill another dish with oat milk, and a third dish with panko bread crumbs.
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Slice tofu into 16 strips. Pat dry. Dip one tofu slice in flour to coat (dust off extra flour). Then, dip in oat milk (allow excess milk to drip off). Then, dip into panko to coat. Repeat with remaining tofu strips.
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On parchment-paper-lined baking sheet, arrange breaded tofu and bake for 40 minutes (flipping half way through) or until golden brown.
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In the meantime, heat hot sauce in pan with butter and stir until combined. Remove from heat and side aside.
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When ready, remove tofu strips from oven and toss in buffalo sauce to coat. Serve warm with a side of non-dairy ranch, carrots and celery sticks.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
5-Step Buffalo Tofu Strips
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 458
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 2096mg87%
Potassium 496mg14%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 1036IU21%
Vitamin C 45mg55%
Calcium 188mg19%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.