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Baked Buffalo Tofu is a popular American dish that offers a plant-based twist on the classic buffalo wings. Originating from the Buffalo, New York, area, the dish captures the spicy, tangy flavors that have made buffalo sauce a staple in American cuisine. Today, itโ€™s embraced by vegans and vegetarians seeking a satisfying alternative to traditional meat dishes, often served at parties or as a game-day snack.

Ingredients

  • โ—tofu
  • โ—buffalo sauce
  • โ—olive oil
  • โ—cornstarch
  • โ—garlic powder
  • โ—onion powder
  • โ—paprika
  • โ—salt
  • โ—black pepper
  • โ—green onions
  • โ—celery sticks
  • โ—blue cheese dressing

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC).
  2. 2Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
  3. 3In a bowl, toss tofu with olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. 4Spread tofu cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer.
  5. 5Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  6. 6Remove tofu from the oven and toss with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  7. 7Return coated tofu to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  8. 8While tofu bakes, prepare celery sticks and slice green onions for garnish.
  9. 9Once done, remove tofu from the oven and let cool slightly.
  10. 10Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side.

Ingredient Alternatives

buffalo sauce

Healthier: homemade hot sauce

Cheaper: hot sauce + butter

Homemade hot sauce can reduce additives while hot sauce + butter mimics buffalo sauce flavor.

blue cheese dressing

Healthier: Greek yogurt dressing

Cheaper: ranch dressing

Greek yogurt reduces calories while ranch dressing is often less expensive.

Techniques

tossingbaking

Equipment

baking sheetparchment papermixing bowlknifecutting board
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Also Known As

Buffalo Tofu BitesSpicy Tofu Bites
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Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • โ—1 tbsp olive oil
  • โ—1 tsp garlic powder
  • โ—1 tsp onion powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  2. 2Press the tofu block to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1-inch thick slices.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4Marinate the tofu slices in the BBQ sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5Place the marinated tofu slices on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the tofu is heated through.
  6. 6Brush additional BBQ sauce on the tofu during the last few minutes of grilling for extra flavor.
  7. 7Remove the tofu from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
  8. 8Serve the BBQ tofu with your choice of sides.

Equipment

grillmixing bowltofu press (optional)
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Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—2 tbsp soy sauce
  • โ—1 tbsp olive oil
  • โ—1 tsp garlic powder
  • โ—1 tsp onion powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/2 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/4 cup cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
  2. 2Drain the tofu and press it between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. 3Cut the tofu into cubes or slices, depending on your preference.
  4. 4In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5Add the tofu to the bowl and gently toss to coat the pieces evenly with the marinade.
  6. 6Sprinkle the cornstarch over the marinated tofu and toss again until all pieces are coated.
  7. 7Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the tofu in a single layer.
  8. 8Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  9. 9Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Equipment

baking sheetparchment papermixing bowlknifecutting board
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Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • โ—1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • โ—1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp onion powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp salt
  • โ—1/4 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • โ—2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
  2. 2Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4Coat each tofu cube in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
  5. 5Dip the coated tofu cubes into the buffalo sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
  6. 6Roll the buffalo-coated tofu in breadcrumbs until fully covered.
  7. 7Place the tofu bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. 8Drizzle olive oil over the tofu bites to help them crisp up in the oven.
  9. 9Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  10. 10Serve hot with additional buffalo sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Equipment

baking sheetparchment papermixing bowlsknifecutting board
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veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freesoy-free

Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • โ—1 tbsp olive oil
  • โ—1 tsp garlic powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • โ—1/4 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/4 tsp salt
  • โ—1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
  2. 2Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  4. 4Add the tofu cubes to the bowl and gently toss to coat them in the marinade.
  5. 5Sprinkle cornstarch over the marinated tofu and toss again to ensure even coating.
  6. 6Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the tofu cubes in a single layer.
  7. 7Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
  8. 8Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Equipment

baking sheetparchment papermixing bowlknifecutting board

Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—1/4 cup soy sauce
  • โ—1/4 cup mirin
  • โ—2 tbsp brown sugar
  • โ—1 tbsp sesame oil
  • โ—1 clove garlic, minced
  • โ—1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • โ—1 tbsp cornstarch
  • โ—2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • โ—1/2 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • โ—2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Press the tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the teriyaki sauce.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. 5Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked tofu in the skillet. Stir gently to coat the tofu evenly.
  6. 6Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. 7Remove from heat and let cool for a minute.
  8. 8Transfer the tofu bites to a serving plate.
  9. 9Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
  10. 10Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.

Equipment

cutting boardknifemixing bowlskilletspatulameasuring cupsmeasuring spoons
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Ingredients

  • โ—1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
  • โ—1 cup BBQ sauce
  • โ—4 cups mixed salad greens
  • โ—1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • โ—1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • โ—1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • โ—1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • โ—1/4 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
  • โ—1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • โ—1 tbsp olive oil
  • โ—1 tbsp lime juice
  • โ—Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into small cubes.
  2. 2In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with BBQ sauce until well coated.
  3. 3Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  4. 4Grill the tofu cubes for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are charred and heated through.
  5. 5In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, corn, and black beans.
  6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  7. 7Add the grilled tofu to the salad bowl and drizzle with the dressing.
  8. 8Toss everything together gently to combine.
  9. 9Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Equipment

Grill or grill panSalad bowlMixing bowlWhisk

Blue cheese dressing, a staple in American cuisine, is often associated with salads and as a dipping sauce for buffalo wings. Its rich, tangy flavor complements a variety of dishes, making it a beloved choice for many. Today, variations exist globally, with some incorporating different herbs or spices to suit local tastes.

Ingredients

  • โ—blue cheese
  • โ—mayonnaise
  • โ—sour cream
  • โ—buttermilk
  • โ—lemon juice
  • โ—garlic powder
  • โ—onion powder
  • โ—black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Crumble blue cheese into a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk to the bowl.
  3. 3Squeeze in lemon juice and mix well until combined.
  4. 4Sprinkle in garlic powder and onion powder.
  5. 5Season with black pepper to taste.
  6. 6Stir until the dressing is smooth and creamy.

Ingredient Alternatives

blue cheese

Healthier: feta cheese

Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta offers a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

mayonnaise

Healthier: avocado

Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado provides creaminess with healthier fats.

sour cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

buttermilk

Healthier: milk + vinegar

Cheaper: milk + lemon juice

This substitute mimics buttermilk's tanginess.

Techniques

mixing

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskmeasuring spoons
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Also Known As

Blue Cheese DipBlue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

  • โ—1 cup ketchup
  • โ—1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • โ—1/4 cup brown sugar
  • โ—1/4 cup honey
  • โ—2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • โ—1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • โ—1 tsp smoked paprika
  • โ—1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp onion powder
  • โ—1/2 tsp black pepper
  • โ—1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup and apple cider vinegar.
  2. 2Add the brown sugar and honey to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
  3. 3Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard until fully incorporated.
  4. 4Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  5. 5Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
  6. 6Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or spiciness according to your preference.
  7. 7Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container.
  8. 8Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before using.
  9. 9Use the BBQ sauce as a marinade or glaze for grilled meats or vegetables.
  10. 10Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Equipment

medium bowlwhiskjar or airtight container

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