Crispy Buffalo Tofu Bites

This is a photo of buffalo tofu bites made in the air fryer.

5 from 53 votes

These easy buffalo tofu bites are the perfect appetizer or snack that all your guests will love! You can make these in the oven or air fryer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 155kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

16 oz extra firm tofu drained and pressed*
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup soy milk unsweetened
1-1.5 cups panko bread crumbs
1 cup buffalo sauce such as Frank's Red Hot

Instructions

Cut tofu into large cubes (2-3 inches long).
Place cubes in a large resealable plastic bag with cornstarch and garlic powder. Shake gently until combined. (Alternatively can mix in large bowl)
Dip cornstarch-coated tofu bites in a bowl of soy milk, shake off excess liquid, then dip in panko bread crumbs.
Air fry version:
Evenly distribute tofu bites in air fryer basket. Don't overload the basket (you may need to do two rounds). Air fry 400F for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway, until outside is brown and crispy.
Dip cooked tofu bite in buffalo sauce with a fork and drain off excess buffalo sauce. Place back into air fryer basket. Cook bites for another ~5 minutes until crispy again on the outside.
Oven version:
Preheat oven to 425 F. Line tofu bites on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, flipping halfway through.
Dip in buffalo sauce and bake buffalo tofu bites for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
Serve crispy buffalo tofu bites with vegan ranch or blue cheese. Optional: sprinkle parsley on top for garnish.

Notes

Make an easy vegan ranch in just 5 minutes to pair with these buffalo tofu bites.

⭐️Press your tofu for 15-20 minutes before making your buffalo tofu bites for the best crispy texture. I use a tofu press but you can also wrap your tofu in a dishcloth and top with some heavy objects.

Pro Tips:

- Air frying time can vary based on the air fryer. Adjust the time based on how crispy your tofu bites are. This is the same for the oven

- I recommend cutting tofu cubes into large 2-3 inch long pieces. They are easier for dipping.

- These crispy tofu bites actually taste great even as leftovers. Just reheat in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes or 425 F oven for 10 minutes. They will not be as crispy but still have good texture and taste.

- For the ultimate "buffalo wing" experience, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top and slice some carrots and celery for the side.

Substitutions/Variations:

- Use rice flour or arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch

- Don't have panko bread crumbs? You can try regular bread crumbs, crushed potato or tortilla chips, cracker crumbs, and more. The texture will be slightly different but it will still create some crispiness.

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