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Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Wings

Enjoy the bold flavor of buffalo wings in a vegan-friendly way with these Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Wings. Crispy and delicious, they're easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy snack or meal. Plus, they can be made gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 16 wings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 brick Tofu Extra firm, pressed

Batter:

  • 6 tbsp Cornstarch or arrowroot
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened plain almond milk
  • ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs (can be substituted for GF)
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ½ tbsp Freshly ground black pepper

Spicy Buffalo Sauce:

Instructions
 

  • Press tofu ahead of time wrapped in a dish towel to remove all excess liquid. Tip* Tofu tastes best when it’s been frozen and thawed as it adds to the texture.
  • Cut tofu into 16 sticks.
  • In one bowl, add cornstarch and almond milk. Mix well with a whisk and make sure you have a nice thick consistency.
  • In a separate bowl, add panko, paprika and pepper. Mix well.
  • To bread the wings, dip each piece of tofu first in the wet mixture, then roll in the dry mixture until well coated.
  • Placed coated wings directly onto the air fryer rack. Cook in the air fryer at 390° for 8 minutes, flipping half way through at the 4-minute mark.
  • While the tenders are in the air fryer, you can prepare the buffalo sauce. Melt the vegan butter, then add in the franks buffalo hot sauce and garlic powder. Mix well. If you like your wings extra saucy and spicy, add 10tbsp of franks. If you like a little less, start with 7 tbsps.
  • Remove cooked tofu from the air fryer and coat each piece entirely with the buffalo sauce.
  • Serve with vegan ranch, or vegan bleu cheese dressing.

Directions for baking in the oven below:

  • Place on a baking sheet on parchment paper and bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes, flipping the tenders half way. Make sure the tofu wings and nice and crispy before removing from the oven. Once they are crispy, coat in the buffalo sauce and serve.

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Notes

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make these tofu wings in the oven. Simply place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 425° for 30-35 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Make sure the tofu wings are nice and crispy before removing them from the oven. Once they are crispy, coat them in the buffalo sauce and serve.
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