Crispy buffalo tofu bites

🥘 Ingredients

• tofu 14 oz
• olive oil 1 tbsp
• salt ½ tsp
• black pepper ¼ tsp
• cornstarch 3 tbsp
• whole wheat breadcrumbs 1 cup
• paprika 1 tsp
• garlic powder 1 tsp
• onion powder 1 tsp
• salt ½ tsp
• vegan butter 2 tbsp
• hot sauce 3 tbsp

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat dry tofu and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl , toss the tofu with olive oil and salt and black pepper until coated.
2. 2

   In another bowl , whisk together cornstarch , whole wheat breadcrumbs , paprika , garlic powder , onion powder , and salt to make the coating. Dredge the tofu pieces in the coating until evenly coated.
3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together vegan butter and hot sauce to make a buffalo glaze. Place the coated tofu on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 18 minutes , flipping halfway through 9 minutes until crisp. After removing from the oven, toss the baked tofu in the buffalo glaze until evenly coated, then return to the baking sheet and bake for 3 minutes to set the glaze.
4. 4

   Serve the crispy buffalo tofu bites warm with celery sticks and vegan ranch if desired.