These Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites make a perfect appetizer for game day or tailgating. These vegetarian buffalo wings can also be made vegan with some simple substitutions.
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These Buffalo Tofu bites bring together two parts of my upbringing. My parents divorced when I was in middle school and, while they were both from Western New York, they could not be more different.
My dad was a vegetarian, and we’d often eat that way when we stayed with him. My mom on the other hand basically raised us on Hamburger Helper, pizza and Buffalo wings that she’d pick up at a local to-go spot.
So, today I’m marrying Buffalo wings with tofu.
I’d definitely consider myself a Buffalo wing purist (more on that here). And while these wings would never (ahem) fly in Western NY, I’m always on the hunt for healthier ways to enjoy my favorite dishes…
You can make these buffalo “wings” mild, medium or hot depending on your personal preference. You can also make them vegan (see directions below).
I love serving them up with yummy blue cheese dressing, grab that recipe here.
Ingredient notes
- Extra Firm Tofu – You’ll want to drain your tofu then use a tofu press, or wrap the tofu in paper towels and place in the sink with a heavy object on top. Press for 10-15 minutes.
- Cornstarch – This is used to coat the tofu and give it that extra crispy texture.
- Butter
- Tabasco Sauce
How to make baked buffalo tofu bites
- To make these Buffalo tofu wings extra crispy, I toss them in cornstarch and bake them in a 400-degree oven for about 40-minutes, flipping them halfway through. Once they are cooked and crispy, I toss them with buffalo wing sauce which can be made mild, medium or hot (see below).
How to Make MILD Tofu Buffalo Wings
- Use 4-ounces Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, 4 tablespoons butter, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco.
How to Make MEDIUM Tofu Buffalo Wings
- Use 6-ounces Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, 3 tablespoons butter, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco.
How to Make HOT Tofu Buffalo Wings
- Use 7-ounces Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, 2 tablespoons butter, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco.
How to Make VEGAN Buffalo Wings
- To make VEGAN Buffalo Wings, replace the butter with a vegan butter substitute and replace the Worcestershire sauce with a vegan Worcestershire sauce (Annie’s makes a good one).
Dipping sauce ideas
Want a yummy dipping sauce for your crispy buffalo tofu? Try one of these yummy options:
- Blue Cheese Dressing – my favorite dipping sauce for wings, hands down!
What to serve with them
- MORE → 35+ BEST sides for wings
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Full Recipe
Buffalo Tofu Bites
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu (drained and pressed*)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
Buffalo Sauce:
- 3 Tablespoons butter (melted)
- 6 Tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- Dash Worcestershire Sauce
- Dash Tabasco Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with cornstarch and arrange in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- While the tofu is cooking, combine the Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- When the tofu is golden, dump it into the mixing bowl with the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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