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Vegan Buffalo Air Fryer Tofu

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Servings: 2 -4 servings
Author: Lisa Le

Ingredients

  • 1 block 400 g extra firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil I use toasted sesame oil for extra flavour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt you can sub garlic powder and salt instead if you don't have garlic salt
  • 2-3 tbsp cornstarch
  • Oil to spray optional

Eddie's BBQ Buffalo Sauce

Instructions

  • Press your tofu for about 30 minutes to remove excess water
  • Gently break the tofu into similar sized bite-size chunks. You could cut into cubes if desired, but I find the sauce clings better when you break the pieces.
  • In a bowl, lightly toss the tofu with 1 tbsp of vegetable or toasted sesame oil. The tofu can be kind of delicate here, so be gentle.
  • Sprinkle on the garlic salt and cornstarch and toss to coat.

To Make in the Air Fryer

  • Preheat airfryer to 400F.
  • Arrange the tofu in a single layer in your air fryer. Lightly spritz with oil to get it extra crispy (but you can omit this if you want).
  • Airfry for about 16-18 minutes, until golden and tofu is evenly crispy.
  • Remove from airfryer and toss in Eddie's Buffalo sauce concoction, and enjoy! Add to salads, wraps, sandwiches, or as buffalo bites!

To Make in the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 425 F
  • Arrange tofu on a baking sheet (lined for easier cleanup and flipping) in a single layer. Spritz with oil for crispness. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Bake until golden as desired.
  • Remove from the oven and toss in Eddie's Buffalo sauce :)