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These crispy oven-baked Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites are drenched in a spicy buffalo wing sauce and perfect as an appetizer or dinner protein!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buffalo Wings are a classic football snack, and these Buffalo Tofu Bites <\/strong>have quickly become my favorite plant-based swap for the delicious game-day appetizer.Imagine crispy seasoned oven-baked tofu gets tossed with a homemade buffalo sauce so every saucy bite is packed with tangy, and perfectly spicy flavor. This recipe is so<\/em> good I’d be willing to bet you’ll make it more than once!<\/p>\n\n\n

Table of Contents<\/span><\/summary>
Perfectly Crisp (Oven-Baked!) Buffalo Tofu<\/a><\/li>
How to Make Buffalo Tofu Nuggets<\/a><\/li>
Serving Suggestions<\/a><\/li>
Recipe FAQs<\/a><\/li>
Vegan Buffalo Tofu Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/details>\n\n\n
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Perfectly Crisp (Oven-Baked!) Buffalo Tofu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I’ll never pass up anything buffalo flavored; and while I love cauliflower, I prefer these crispy Buffalo Tofu Bites for a heartier texture and boost of protein. Skip the deep frying and make these oven-baked vegan Buffalo Tofu bites that are crisp<\/strong>, delicious<\/strong>, and come together with pantry-staples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you enjoy them dunked in ranch as wings or nuggets, or served in a wrap, sandwich or salad, these crispy buffalo bites are sure to impress! <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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What You Need for Vegan Buffalo Tofu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You only need 10 <\/strong>ingredients to make this Buffalo Tofu, and I’d be willing to bet you already have everything you need in your pantry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Extra-Firm Tofu:<\/strong> pressed extra firm tofu has the perfect texture for these hearty buffalo bites. I like to tear my tofu into chunks (rather than cutting into cubes) for a more meat-like texture that also helps the sauce cling to the tofu better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dry Spices:<\/strong> Onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt add extra flavor (and a gorgeous color) to our oven-baked tofu nuggests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Avocado Oil:<\/strong> coats the pressed tofu and makes it extra crispy in the oven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cornstarch:<\/strong> I like to coat my buffalo bites in cornstarch instead of panko for a thinner, batter-like crispy coating. I find the panko breadcrumbs to be a little too dry when baking in the oven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Frank’s Red Hot:<\/strong> this buffalo hot sauce is so good, I really good put that sh*t on everything. I always keep a bottle handy for whenever the craving strikes! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vegan Butter & Agave: <\/strong>combine with our hot sauce to make a creamy wing sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to Make Buffalo Tofu Nuggets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Preheat <\/strong>the oven to 420F and press your tofu<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tear <\/strong>the tofu into bite-sized pieces, then toss <\/strong>with oil, dry spices, and cornstarch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bake <\/strong>in the oven until crispy while you prepare the wing sauce<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Toss <\/strong>the tofu with the wing sauce, then serve <\/strong>hot!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
Caitlin’s Cooking Tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Press Your Tofu Well:<\/strong> the key to crispy tofu is to press it well! I like to use my Tofu Press, but you can also wrap your tofu in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and firmly press it to drain out any excess moisture. Place a flat and heavy object on top of the tofu and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Buffalo Hot Sauce vs. Buffalo Wing Sauce: <\/strong>Most stores carry both buffalo hot sauce and wing sauce, but I prefer to make my own wing sauce. Store-bought buffalo wing sauce has a little bit of oil added to it and is fine in a pinch, but I find the flavor of homemade wing sauce to be much more balanced!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Serve these Buffalo Tofu Wings fresh out of the oven with a side of celery and vegan ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate game day snack. I also like to make skewers with 1-2 pieces of buffalo tofu and a piece of celery for an easy-to-eat appetizer! Dunked in ranch, of course \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also use this Buffalo Tofu as a protein add-in to any main dish. I love using them in wraps, sandwiches, on top of salads, or even in grain bowls with some rice and roasted vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re looking for more game-day recipes,<\/strong> you’ll also love my Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip<\/a>, the Ultimate Vegan Seven Layer Dip<\/a>, Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip<\/strong><\/a>, and my Easy Vegan Chili<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have extra buffalo hot sauce<\/strong> you can also use it in my Buffalo Chickpea Salad<\/a>, Buffalo Cauliflower Pasta Salad<\/a>, Buffalo Chickpea Casserole<\/a>, or this One-Pot Buffalo Ranch Pasta<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Store Vegan Buffalo Tofu Bites <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
These Buffalo Tofu Bites are best served fresh, when they are crispy and warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I do not recommend freezing these bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best way to reheat any leftovers is by using the oven or air fryer at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes; the tofu will crisp up again, but you may want to serve it with extra wing sauce. You can also reheat this buffalo tofu in the microwave or on the stovetop, but it won’t be crispy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Recipe FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why is my tofu still soft after baking?<\/strong><\/strong>
If your tofu is still soft after the recommended baking time you probably did not press it enough. It’s important to drain out all of that excess moisture! That being said, your tofu should still crisp up if you put it under the broiler for a few minutes.<\/p> <\/div>
Do you put buffalo sauce on before or after baking?<\/strong><\/strong>
Baking the tofu with the buffalo sauce can cause it to get soggy, so I like to crisp the tofu up in the oven first, then quickly toss it in wing sauce.<\/p> <\/div>
Is Frank’s Red Hot the same as buffalo sauce?<\/strong><\/strong>
Franks Red Hot is the most popular buffalo hot sauce. To make wing sauce you usually add butter and a little sweetener to it.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
Enjoy! If you make this buffalo tofu recipe and decide to share it on<\/em> Facebook<\/em><\/a> or<\/em> Instagram<\/em><\/a>, don’t forget to tag me<\/em> @FromMyBowl<\/em><\/a> + #FromMyBowl! I would also love it if you could leave a comment below with a recipe rating! Thank you for the support 😊<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
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