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Tofu buffalo wings drizzled with buffalo sauce on a white plate.

Tofu Buffalo Wings

These crispy buffalo tofu "wings"are bold, spicy, and completely plant-powered. It’s a satisfying vegan and vegetarian snack or appetizer that’s baked—not fried—for a lighter take on classic wings. The tofu is seasoned, breaded, and baked to golden perfection, then tossed or drizzled in a tangy homemade buffalo sauce that delivers serious flavor with every bite.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block extra firm tofu (drained and pressed between paper towels to remove excess water)
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup milk of choice
  • ¾ cup standard-style bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To make your own buffalo sauce:

  • ¼ cup hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • optional: 1 teaspoon agave nectar, maple syrup, or honey

Instructions
 

  • Wrap tofu in paper towels and place a heavy object on top like a plate then a saucepan. Let drain for about 20-30 minutes before continuing.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400 ℉ or oven to 425 ºF. If using an oven, lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Using your hands, break the tofu into 1 to 1½" pieces.
  • In a shallow bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, poultry seasoning, celery salt, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Put the cornstarch in a second bowl and the plant milk in a third bowl.
  • Dip each tofu piece first into the starch, shaking off the excess. Dip into the milk and then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining 'wings.'
  • Air fryer baking: Bake the prepared tofu in the air fryer for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway.
    Oven baking: Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the tofu wings over. Bake another 10 + minutes until they are golden and crispy.

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VARIATIONS: Try different buffalo sauces—mild, hot, or homemade—for the level of heat you love. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed. Any plant-based milk works—soy, almond, oat, etc. If you're making your own sauce, agave or maple syrup keeps it vegan; use honey for a vegetarian option. Adjust the heat by choosing mild or spicy hot sauce to your taste.
TIPS:
  • Press the tofu well to remove moisture—it’s the key to a crispy texture.
  • Use one hand for the starch and bread crumbs and the other for the milk to keep breading from clumping on your fingers.
  • To keep these crisp, don’t overdo the sauce—drizzle, toss lightly, or serve it on the side.
  • Using an air fryer is the fastest method.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve warm with vegan ranch or dairy-free blue cheese, (or this dairy blue cheese dressing) plus crunchy celery and carrot sticks. Or pile into lettuce cups, top a salad, or add to grain bowls for a flavorful protein boost. Garnish with green onion or chopped herbs for extra freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 956mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
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