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Sweet and Spicy Crispy Baked Firecracker Tofu Wings - an addictive vegan appetizer that will leave you wanting more. This is a super easy and delicious Asian-inspired tofu recipe that&#039;s perfect for Game Day, parties, movie night, or any occasion that calls for crowd-pleasing snacks.

Vegan Firecracker Tofu Wings

Tbsp Sriracha sauce

white vinegar

hot sauce

½ tsp garlic powder

cayenne powder

salt

½ sugar

water

cornstarch (or use potato starch

oz pack of extra firm tofu (pressed

breadcrumbs

paprika

tsp black pepper

garlic powder

Preheat the oven to 400℉

Make the firecracker sauce, add all the ingredients in a shallow cooking pan. Heat the sauce over medium heat, whisk well to incorporate cornstarch and sugar until well combined

Bring the mixture to a boil, sauce will thicken slightly so keep whisking.  Simmer for 1 minute then switch off the heat, let the sauce cool to a warm state so that it  thickens a bit more

In the meantime, slice your tofu if you haven’t already and dip strips in the sauce using tongs, the coating on all sides.

Make your breadcrumb coating, mix well and place in a shallow bowl

Dip tofu slices from the sauce into the breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides again. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat for all tofu strips

Bake at 400℉ for 20-25 minutes or until crisp

Serve these strips with the remaining firecracker sauce on the side, or add all the strips to the firecracker pan and toss well to coat, using tongs to turn each piece to coat and cook together, serving immediately.

Serve with vegan ranch and top with thinly sliced green onions or scallions

Spicy, delicious, and indulgent-tasting these crispy baked buffalo tofu wings make the perfect appetizer or finger food for your next party or nibbly dinner and are excellent on top of a salad!

Crispy Baked Buffalo Tofu Wings

lb extra firm or super firm tofu

tbsp cornstarch, arrowroot, or tapioca starch

plant milk

panko style bread crumbs

olive oil

tsp salt

black pepper

parsley

tbsp (90 grams) red cayenne pepper

tbsp (35 grams) vegan butter

garlic

Vegan bleu cheese or ranch style dressing

Preheat the oven to 425 ºF and lightly...

Preheat the oven to 425 ºF and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet.

If using extra-firm tofu press out the extra...

If using extra-firm tofu press out the extra water: Slice your tofu into 6 width-wise slabs and wrap in a lint-free towel or paper towel. Place some weights over the wrapped tofu, like a heavy cast iron skillet or books atop a baking sheet. Let drain for about 20-30 minutes before continuing.

Cut your tofu into 18 'wings' or ~1/2"...

Cut your tofu into 18 'wings' or ~1/2" sticks. Cut the block of tofu into 6 slices width-wise if you haven't already for pressing, then slice each of those slabs into 3 slices lengthwise.

Put the cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca starch)...

Put the cornstarch (or arrowroot or tapioca starch) in one bowl, the plant milk in a second bowl, and mix together the bread crumb mixture in a third bowl. Pour some of the bread crumb mixture onto a plate.

Dip each tofu 'wing' into the starch, followed...

Dip each tofu 'wing' into the starch, followed by the milk, then roll in the breadcrumbs on the plate. Place the wing onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining 'wings.' Use one hand for the starch and bread crumbs and your other for the milk to keep breading from clumping on your fingers. Add more of the breadcrumb mixture to the plate as needed.

Bake the prepared tofu at 425 ºF for...

Bake the prepared tofu at 425 ºF for 25 minutes, flip, then bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the tofu wings are nice and crispy.

While they're baking, make the buffalo sauce. Melt...

While they're baking, make the buffalo sauce. Melt the vegan butter and stir in the hot sauce, granulated garlic, and salt.

Put the tofu wings in a large mixing...

Put the tofu wings in a large mixing bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce to coat. Serve immediately.

Leftover buffalo tofu wings can be re-crisped in...

Leftover buffalo tofu wings can be re-crisped in the oven.

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These crispy baked vegan buffalo tofu wings are deliciously spicy and indulgent-tasting. They are perfect for vegan game day snacks, appetizers, or as a tasty entree!

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