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Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu

January 18, 201918 Comments

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Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu

So easy and flavorful! Perfect as an appetizer, game-day snack, or added to salads and wraps!

Crispy Air Fried Buffalo Tofu | thiswifecooks.com

I love Buffalo sauce had a serious craving for it today.

I also happen to have received an air fryer for Christmas so, those of you who have them know, I’m now obsessed with air frying all the things! Add to that the fact that I still had a half bottle of vegan bleu cheese dressing in the fridge.

This was clearly meant to happen today.

I mean, it was all too easy not to try!

And wow! They were so good! The texture of the tofu after it’s fried is very similar to a cheese stick.

Seriously, you’re going to be amazed.

I’m planning to make these again for the Super Bowl but instead of strips, cutting them into bite-size pieces so you get that spicy crispiness all around!

For more Buffalo-style deliciousness, check out my Twice-Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos.

Because the cauliflower is baked rather than fried, you get that awesome crispy crunchiness without all the oil and mess that comes with frying.

**Update on the tofu: I did end up going with bite-sized for the game and they were completely devoured! A new Game Day favorite!**

Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu - So easy and flavorful! Perfect as an appetizer, game day snack, or added to salads, and wraps!

Ingredients Needed for Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu:

  • extra firm tofu
  • arrowroot flour
  • unsweetened almond milk
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • olive oil
  • paprika
  • sea salt
  • ground black pepper
  • Buffalo-style sauce

How to make Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu:

Slice tofu into six pieces, length-wise. Then slice vertically and again horizontally so that you have 12 pieces.
 
To a small bowl, add the arrowroot powder.
 
To a second small bowl, add the almond milk.
 
To a third bowl of medium size, add Panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
 
One at a time, dredge each piece first through the arrowroot flour, then the milk, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, coating well on each step.
 
Set air fryer to 350 degrees F. Add tofu in an even layer. Air fry 8 minutes.
 
Remove tofu and toss with Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
 
Place back in the air fryer in an even layer. Continue cooking another 5 minutes, or until desired crispiness is achieved.

Cheers!

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Crispy Air Fried Buffalo Tofu | thiswifecooks.com

Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu

Crispy Air Fried Buffalo Tofu | thiswifecooks.com

Crispy Air-Fried Buffalo Tofu

So easy and flavorful! Perfect as an appetizer, game day snack, or added to salads, and wraps!
5 from 5 votes
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Author: Holly

Ingredients

  • 1 - 14- ounce package extra firm tofu pressed and drained well
  • 6 tablespoons arrowroot flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup prepared Buffalo-style sauce

Instructions

  • Slice tofu into six pieces, length-wise. Then slice vertically and again horizontally so that you have 12 pieces.
  • To a small bowl, add the arrowroot powder.
  • To a second small bowl, add the almond milk.
  • To a third bowl of medium size, add Panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
  • One at a time, dredge each piece first through the arrowroot flour, then the milk, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, coating well on each step.
  • Set air fryer to 350 degrees F. Add tofu in an even layer. Air fry 8 minutes.
  • Remove tofu and toss with Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  • Place back in the air fryer in an even layer. Continue cooking another 5 minutes, or until desired crispiness is achieved.
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  1. James Strange

    October 20, 2019 at 2:07 pm

    Going to try this as soon as my airfryer come in.

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      October 20, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      Air fryers are great! I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! πŸ™‚

  2. Marcy

    January 9, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Can you use almond flour or coconut flour for this recipe? If so how much would you recommend?Marcy

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      January 9, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      I have not tried either but don’t see why an even swap wouldn’t work just fine. Let me know if you try it!

  3. Sam B

    January 31, 2020 at 1:55 am

    Made this! Turned out great!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      January 31, 2020 at 11:44 am

      Awesome! Thank you! πŸ™‚

  4. Sherry

    February 13, 2020 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love these… so easy, tasty and crispy… if you love buffalo sauce… make these… it’s my second batch this month!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      February 14, 2020 at 1:14 am

      So glad you love them! Thank you so much!

  5. Beki Carr

    June 24, 2020 at 12:51 am

    5 stars
    This was my first attempt at buffalo tofu and it was exactly what I needed! I’m thinking next time I’ll either cut the cubes smaller and toss on a bed of greens for a delicious buffalo tofu salad or keep the same size and put on slider buns for mini buffalo sandwiches. Either way, this was a delicious recipe and great for the air fryer.

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      June 24, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      Hi Beki! Thank you so much! I love the tofu cut into smaller cubes for salads and wraps. I’ve also served this cubed with a cheesy fondue on New Year’s Eve – so good!

  6. Raquel

    December 9, 2020 at 2:22 am

    5 stars
    Love these! I swapped the arrow root four for regular flour and it worked totally fine. 10/10!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      December 9, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      Awesome! Thank you so much! πŸ™‚

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