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A buffalo tofu sandwich with lettuce, stacked on a white plate with pickles.

Buffalo Tofu Sandwich

Crispy, spicy buffalo tofu on a toasty bun with vegan mayo, crisp lettuce, and juicy pickles. This tofu sandwich recipe is incredibly flavourful and easy to make, with simple ingredients. It's perfect for when you've craving something spicy and simple for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Serving Size 4

Equipment

  • 1 frying pan
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 heavy pot or pan or heavy object to press the tofu
  • 1 pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 450 grams extra firm tofu
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅔ cups plant milk
  • 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup Franks hot sauce I used Frank's extra-hot hot sauce
  • ½ cup vegan butter melted
  • 4 vegan sandwich buns
  • lettuce optional
  • pickles sliced, optional
  • vegan mayo optional

Instructions

  • Remove the tofu from the packaging, wrap it in paper towel and place it under a heavy pan to press the remaining liquid out. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Slice the tofu into 8 rectangular pieces and set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
  • In another shallow bowl, season the breadcrumbs with the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • In a small dish, combine the melted butter and hot sauce. Set aside.
  • Add about 1/4 inch of neutral oil to a frying pan and heat over medium heat.
  • Coat the tofu in the batter and let the excess drip off. Coat in the breadcrumbs, pressing them into the tofu to ensure they stick.
  • Carefully place 2-3 pieces of tofu in the hot oil. Shallow fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until they're evenly golden brown and crisp. Top up the oil between frying if needed.
  • Transfer the fried tofu pieces to paper towel to remove the excess oil, then transfer to a wire rack. Brush the tofu pieces with the buffalo sauce.
  • Once you're done frying the tofu, remove most of the oil from the pan and toast the buns. Spread them with mayo, and top with pickles, lettuce, and the tofu. You can use any other toppings that you like.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 19gFat: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used. Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.

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