Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites

Ingredients

• 14 oz block firm or extra-firm tofu
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
• generous pinch of salt
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

To Toss

• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce

Method

1. Freeze the tofu ahead of time if you want a firmer, chewier texture, then fully defrost it.
2. Press the tofu, cut it into roughly 1-inch cubes, and let it sit to release excess moisture.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
4. Whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika, then add the buffalo sauce and water to make a batter.
5. Toss the tofu in the batter, then coat each piece in panko breadcrumbs and place on a baking sheet.
6. Bake until crisp and golden.
7. Toss the baked tofu in more buffalo sauce and serve, or return it briefly to the oven to set the sauce.