Buffalo Tofu Nuggets

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INGREDIENTS

1 block extra firm tofu
1/2 cup cassava flour, or substitute all-purpose or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unseasoned panko crumbs or breadcrumbs, use gluten-free if needed
Olive oil to drizzle
Salt & pepper

Buffalo sauce
1/3 cup plant-based butter
1/4 cup Frank’s red hot
1 tsp honey or pure maple syrup
Optional: 1 tsp worscestershire sauce, use a vegan one if needed

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 375 F

2. Pat the tofu dry and cut into cubes.

3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and garlic powder and mix well. Add in the milk and whisk until a batter forms.

4. Place your panko crumbs into a separate plate or bowl and season with salt & pepper. Begin dipping each piece of tofu into the batter and then into the panko crumbs to coat them. Repeat until all the tofu is coated and layer them on a parchment lined baking sheet.

5. Once all the tofu is coated, drizzle the bites with olive oil or cooking spray. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping half way through.

6. AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS: place the tofu on your air fryer rack, spray with cooking spray and air fry on 375 F for 25 minutes

7. For the buffalo sauce, melt the butter in the microwave and combine in a bowl with the hot sauce, honey, and worcestershire if using. You can also heat the sauce in a small saucepan over a low flame, whisking it together for a few minutes until smooth.

8. Toss together with the tofu and enjoy! If you plan to make this ahead of time, I suggest mixing the sauce with the tofu right before serving it.