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Buffalo Battered Tofu Tenders


We double-batter tofu to create a crispy shell, while the air-fryer gives it a slightly "meaty" texture.

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Ingredients
 

  • 200 g firm tofu
  • 50 g white flour
  • 90 ml plant milk
  • tsp garlic powder
  • tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp chilli powder (or ½ tsp if sensitive to spice)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/190°C fan or use an air-fryer.
  • Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into approximately 2 cm thick pieces.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Add the plant milk and stir to form a batter. Coat the tofu strips evenly in the batter.
  • Place the tofu in an even layer in the air-fryer and cook for 15 minutes at high heat, or bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes, until the tofu is nicely roasted.
  • For the buffalo sauce, mix 4 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp paprika, 3 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp tomato purée, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp chilli powder. Whisk until smooth.
  • Remove the battered tofu from the air-fryer and coat it well in the buffalo sauce.
  • Return the tofu to the air-fryer and cook for another 15 minutes, or bake in the oven for an additional 25 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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