Description
Mexican-inspired Buffalo Tofu Tacos combine spicy, tangy flavors for an exciting plant-based meal. Crispy tofu chunks glazed with hot sauce nestle in warm tortillas with fresh toppings you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz / 454 g) super firm or extra firm tofu
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 6–8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
- ⅓ cup plain plant-based milk (or regular milk)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Guacamole
- Coleslaw
- Fresh cabbage
- Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Tofu Preparation: Meticulously pat tofu dry and slice into uniform chunks, creating optimal surfaces for crispy texture and sauce absorption.
- Batter and Breading: Whisk milk, flour, and spices into a smooth mixture, then generously coat tofu pieces with panko breadcrumbs, firmly pressing to ensure complete coverage and maximum crunch.
- Baking Process: Position breaded tofu on a thoroughly sprayed baking sheet, maintaining strategic spacing, and roast at 450°F for 15-20 minutes, rotating midway to achieve golden-brown perfection and uniform crispiness.
- Sauce Infusion: Transfer roasted tofu to a mixing bowl and lavishly coat with buffalo sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and evenly drenched for maximum flavor intensity.
- Tortilla Handling: Gently warm corn tortillas to enhance pliability and release inherent corn aroma, creating a supple foundation for taco assembly.
- Taco Construction: Layer guacamole as a creamy base, stack buffalo-coated tofu chunks, and crown with vibrant coleslaw or crisp cabbage, delivering a harmonious blend of textures and zesty flavors.
Notes
- Maximize Tofu Texture: Pat tofu completely dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispy, restaurant-quality results.
- Perfect Breading Technique: Press panko breadcrumbs firmly into battered tofu to create a thick, even coating that guarantees maximum crunchiness.
- Baking Strategy: Space tofu pieces separately on the baking sheet to prevent steaming and promote golden-brown, crisp edges during roasting.
- Temperature Precision: Use a high 450°F oven to achieve rapid, even browning and create a satisfyingly crunchy exterior without drying out the tofu.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg