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Single piece of buffalo tofu cut in half on a black plate

Easy Buffalo Tofu

Crispy on the outside and not at all soggy on the inside! This buffalo tofu recipe takes just 5 minutes to put together & 15 minutes to cook!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 14oz package of extra firm tofu
  • 2 tsp oil I used sesame oil can sub olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt I like whole milk yogurt
  • ¼ cup hot sauce like Franks
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Wrap tofu in a kitchen towel and place a heavy pan on top to press it. This will remove some of the water. Let this press for ~1 hour. Could also use a tofu press.
  • In a small bowl combine cornstarch and flour. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine greek yogurt, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. Set aside
  • Cut tofu into 1” cubes.
  • Toss in a medium sized bowl with oil.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to the tofu and toss again to coat.
  • Take your cornstarch coated tofu and place it in the yogurt sauce. (leave the extra cornstarch mixture that may be in the bottom of the first bowl! Anything that isn’t on the tofu you’ll want to discard.
  • Coat your tofu with the yogurt sauce.
  • Air fryer directionsPreheat air fryer to 375. Cook for a total of 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  • Oven DirectionsPreheat oven to 425. Place on a lined baking sheet (spill mat or parchment paper) and bake at 425 for a total of 30 minutes, turning once 20 minutes into the cooking time. 

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Easy Buffalo Tofu
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
166
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
312
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.