buffalo sauce

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Tofu Buffalo Wings

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Tofu Buffalo Wings

If I can find a way to use buffalo sauce, trust me, I will. Tofu buffalo “wings” may be one of my favorite quick and easy meals. They make a great snack, perfect sandwich, or a delicious salad topping. My pantry is never without a bottle of Franks buffalo sauce because it is vegan, and I always have plenty of tofu on hand making this recipe a regular.

I learned early on making tofu, the best and easiest way to get super crispy tofu is to use starch mixed with flour. No matter if you pan fry it in oil, or toss into your air fryer you will get super crispy, perfect tofu every time!!

You can serve these tofu wings with vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing if you like, and big side of celery. You can dice it into cubes and use it to top your favorite salad. You can slice it into a square and use it for a delicious buffalo tofu sandwich!

So if you love buffalo everything too, this recipe could not be easier, crispier, or more delicious! Buffalo tofu might become one of your quick and easy go to recipes as well!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 block extra firm tofu (I use the high protein tofu that is vacuum sealed in very little liquid. It is extra super firm, and has the best chewy texture of any I have tried)

  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch

  • 1/4 cup white flour

  • 1 teaspoon onion salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • oil for frying

  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce. We use Franks.

  • 1 teaspoon vegan butter

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Drain tofu and wrap in a few paper towels or clean kitchen towel. Place a few cookbooks or heavy pan on top and let tofu press for about 10 minutes. This helps remove some of the moisture from the tofu.

  2. Cut tofu into strips.

  3. Whisk together the flour, starch, garlic and onion salt.

  4. Dredge the tofu strips into the mixture until they are fully coated.

  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a few inches of oil. Allow the oil to get nice and hot.

  6. Line a baking sheet with a few paper towels and place a wire cooling rack on top. Place next to the stove.

  7. Fry the tofu on each side for several minutes or until they seem nice and crispy. Remove finished tofu and place on the wire cooling rack.

  8. In a small bowl, microwave the buffalo sauce with the butter for about a minute. Toss the tofu in the heated sauce and serve immediately.

  9. Serve with vegan ranch or blue cheese dressing. (side note: these “wings” reheat really well in an air fryer or in the oven)

If you like this recipe, try these:

Vegan Buffalo Mac n Cheese

Vegan Buffalo “Chicken” Dip

Vegan Buffalo “Chicken” Bites

Tofu Buffalo Wings

Tofu Buffalo Wings

Crispy tofu buffalo wings

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Vegan Buffalo "Chicken" Mac and Cheese

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Creamy, cheesy, gooey, spicy, vegan buffalo “Chicken” mac and cheese with jackfruit! You heard me right. It’s a thing, and it is AMAZING!

Jackfruit is a great substitute for chicken in many vegan recipes and was the first thing that came to mind when I deiced to veganize my favorite dip, to create a vegan buffalo chicken cheese dip! It’s inexpensive, healthy, a great source of fiber, and it mimics the texture of shredded meat very well. It has little flavor on its own when you buy it canned in brine, and takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it in!

I love buffalo flavored anything, and I super love buffalo “chicken” dip! Like I could eat vegan buffalo every single day probably and not get tired of it. I also love Franks brand buffalo sauce and let just all give a big hallelujah that it is actually vegan!!

So taking my favorite vegan buffalo chicken dip recipe with a few adjustments, and mixing it into macaroni changed my favorite appetizer into dinner (insert me doing a happy dance!) I does not get much better than this, y’all!

It’s the best of both worlds. My favorite dip and favorite side dish, all rolled into one seriously comforting dish.

This mac and cheese is hearty enough to be a meal on its own with side salad, or a super delicious side dish!! It freezes and reheats well making it perfect for meal prep, too.

So if you love mac and cheese and you love buffalo sauce on everything too, we might be new best friends! Buffalo sauce lovers of the world unite!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 16 oz package of macaroni noodles

  • 1 can jackfruit in brine

  • 1 8oz of vegan cream cheese, homemade or store-bought

  • 1 cup of buffalo sauce (I use Franks)

  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 1 plus 1/2 cups vegan cheddar shreds, homemade or store-bought

  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter (for the drizzle)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  1. Cook noodles according package instructions. Drain, rinse and set aside.

  2. Drain jack fruit, rinse, and chop the pieces, or shred them using you fingers into a medium sized bowl. The fruit pulls apart easily, and I find using my fingers easier than chopping.

  3. Add 3/4 cups of the buffalo sauce, 1 cup of shredded cheese, plus the remaining ingredients minus the butter, to the jackfruit and mix well.

  4. Add the noodles to the jackfruit mixture and mix well.

  5. Transfer the mac and cheese to a 9x12 baking or caserole dish, and sprinkle the top with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

  6. Melt 2 tablespoons of vegan butter and mix with the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalos sauce. Drizzle the mixture over the mac and cheese.

  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until all of the cheese on top is nice and melted and the mac is heated through.

If you liked this recipe, try these!

Buffalo “Chicken” Bites

Buffalo “Chicken” dip

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