Hot Honey Tofu

This Hot Honey Tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Coated in vegan hot honey for a sweet and spicy flavor combo. The delicious hot honey chicken turned plant-based.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings nuggets

Calories 143

Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

2 16 Ounce Blocks Super Firm or Extra Firm Tofu
¾ Cup Cornstarch
¾ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
¾ Cup Breadcrumbs
¾ Cup Crushed Cornflakes
1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
1 ½ Teaspoons Garlic Powder
¾ Teaspoon Paprika
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Cup Vegan Hot Honey plus more to serve if desired
2 Tablespoons Frank's Red Hot
1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil optional but helps with crispiness *see notes

Instructions

Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
Place the non-dairy milk a second shallow bowl. Set aside next to the cornstarch.
Mix the breadcrumbs, cornflakes, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper in a third shallow bowl. Set aside next to the other two bowls.
Cut each block of tofu into 12 rectangles by slicing the block into thirds height-wise, then in half lengthwise, then and in half widthwise.
Coat each piece of tofu in the cornstarch, then non-dairy milk, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing down gently on each side to help the breadcrumbs stick.
Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or air fry for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the vegan hot honey, franks red hot, and optional olive oil.
Remove the tofu from the oven and coat each strip in the hot honey sauce.
Return the tray to the oven and bake 20 more minutes or air fry for 10 more minutes, until crispy.
Serve with more hot honey.

Notes

*The hot honey and the Frank's Red Hot do not contain any oil, so adding just a bit of oil to the mixture helps to create a super crispy texture. The tofu will still be crispy without the oil, but just a teaspoon or so really gives you that crunch.

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