Chicken-Fried TofuChicken-Fried Tofu
Chicken-Fried Tofu
Chicken-Fried Tofu
Who says party snacks have to be all wings and nachos? Enter Chicken-Fried Tofu—a vegetarian twist that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds. This tofu is marinated just like fried chicken, then fried to golden perfection. No flour dredge, no fuss—just crispy, crunchy and downright delicious.
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Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Recipe: Chicken-Fried Tofu
Chicken-Fried Tofu
Prep Time70 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time40 Minutes
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Ingredients
2 packages (14 ounce) extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup L&B Mango Jalapeño Hot Sauce
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Ranch dressing, for serving
Pickled jalapeños, for serving
Directions

1. Heat an air fryer to 400 F. 

2. In the air fryer basket, spread the tofu in an even layer and fry until lightly golden brown, 20 minutes. 

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce until smooth. Add the fried tofu to the bowl and toss to coat. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. 

4. Remove the tofu from the marinade and discard the marinade. In an air fryer basket, spread the tofu in an even layer and fry until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the tofu from the air fryer and arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with the cilantro and serve with ranch dressing and pickled jalapeños. 

70 minutes
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 6 servings
2 packages (14 ounce) extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
MinnTofu Extra Firm Tofu
MinnTofu Extra Firm Tofu, 14 Ounce
$3.79$0.27/oz
½ cup buttermilk
Prairie Farms Lowfat Buttermilk
Prairie Farms Lowfat Buttermilk, 64 Ounce
$4.49$0.07/oz
½ cup L&B Mango Jalapeño Hot Sauce
L&B Mango Jalapeno Hot Sauce
L&B Mango Jalapeno Hot Sauce, 5 Ounce
$4.39$0.88/oz
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Fresh Cilantro Bunch
Fresh Cilantro Bunch, 1 Each
$1.99
Ranch dressing, for serving
Kraft Ranch Dressing
Kraft Ranch Dressing, 16 Ounce
$4.49$0.28/oz
Pickled jalapeños, for serving
La Preferida Mild Jalapeno Nacho Slices
La Preferida Mild Jalapeno Nacho Slices, 11.5 Ounce
$3.93$0.34/oz

Directions

1. Heat an air fryer to 400 F. 

2. In the air fryer basket, spread the tofu in an even layer and fry until lightly golden brown, 20 minutes. 

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce until smooth. Add the fried tofu to the bowl and toss to coat. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. 

4. Remove the tofu from the marinade and discard the marinade. In an air fryer basket, spread the tofu in an even layer and fry until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the tofu from the air fryer and arrange on a serving platter. Garnish with the cilantro and serve with ranch dressing and pickled jalapeños.