Buffalo Tofu Sticks

Name: Buffalo Tofu Sticks
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into ¼-inch planks; ½ cup tapioca flour; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed; ¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s® RedHot); 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 4 celery stalks, cut into sticks, or to taste; ½ cup vegan ranch dressing, or to taste

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You give up enough when you're vegetarian but you shouldn't have to deny yourself one of life's greatest culinary pleasures: game day snacks. This vegan recipe for Buffalo wings evokes the classic flavors of the bar menu staple with tofu standing in for the chicken. The tofu is cut into planks, breaded, and fried until delectably crispy. It's then coated in a spicy and tangy Buffalo-style sauce. The result is an addictive finger food that tastes a lot like the classic appetizer—especially when you dip it into vegan ranch sauce.

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Directions

Mealthy Tip

Freeze the block of tofu for 24 hours and thaw before using. The ice crystals compact the soy curds; when they melt, helping extrude water. The end result is a chewier tofu that’s ready to take on all the good flavors of the Buffalo sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 405 calories; 35g fat; 18.5g carbohydrates; 5g protein; 15mg cholesterol; 1387mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 405		Calories from Fat 316
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35g		54%
	Saturated Fat 11g	54%
	Trans Fat 0.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
	Monounsaturated Fat 12.4g
Cholesterol 15mg		5%
Sodium 1387mg		58%
Total Carbohydrate 18.5g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
	Sugars 3.4g
Protein 5g

Vitamin A 5%		Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 8%		Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Quick And Easy Ready In 30 American Casual Party Cheat Day Happy Hour Game Day Snacks Vegetarian Dairy-free Vegan Appetizers Tofu No Meat Hot Sauce

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Katie Hason says:

These buffalo tofu sticks were perfect for my Super Bowl party. The breading made them nice and crunchy. I didn't have time to freeze the tofu in advance, but next time I will try that method.

Laura Griffin says:

Yummy, crunch buffalo tofu sticks, perfect for game day! I was getting tired of the buffalo cauliflower wings, so this was a nice switch for a vegan-friendly appetizer.

Loren Schaffer says:

Full honesty, I'm not a huge tofu fan but I have been trying to eat more protein so I tried this out. The buffalo sauce really hid the fact it was tofu, and I enjoyed this appetizer a whole lot more than I expected. It was a big hit at my dinner party.

Jordan Clark says:

You had me at fried tofu. So delicious! I used regular flour and they fried perfectly.

Jenny J says:

I tried this and instead of ranch we paired this with a vegan blue cheese recipe and a nice tall beer. It was really good.