Vegan Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
These easy Vegan Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are crispy on the outside yet so tender and juicy on the inside! Double battered tofu slabs are air-fried to perfection and then slathered with savory buffalo sauce. Everyone will love these spicy, saucy, high-protein sandwiches!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 473kcal
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 cup plant milk
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon no-chicken bouillon base
Seasoned Breading
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup vegan buffalo sauce,
Sandwich Components
- 4 vegan buns, rolls, brioche, etc.
- Optional Toppings: lettuce, green onions, pickles, tomatoes,vegan ranch, vegan mayo, vegan blue cheese, etc.
Instructions
Freeze Tofu If Time Permits
- If you have time freeze the tofu for 4 hours or overnight in its original packaging. Thaw it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
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- Drain the liquid from the tofu and then press it for 15 minutes. I do this by wrapping it in a kitchen towel and then placing something heavy on it.
- Slice the tofu into 4 slabs and place them in a single layer in a large shallow dish. Mix the marinade ingredients together and pour it over the tofu. Flip them over and let the tofu soak it up for 15 minutes. Flip them back over halfway through.
- Stir the seasoned breading ingredients together in a wide, shallow bowl.
- Shake off the excess marinade from the tofu, and place it in the dry breading. Pat the dry breading into the tofu and then repeat this process so that there are two layers of breading.
- Cook them in the air fryer or pan fry them. I prefer the air fryer because I find it to be easier, less messy, and the batter stays on better.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 375°F and spray the basket with cooking oil. Add the tofu patties and then spray the tops with more oil. Cook the tofu for 20 minutes. Flip them halfway through and lightly spray them again. The tofu patties are ready when they are lightly browned.
Pan Fry Instructions
- Heat ½ inch of cooking oil in a large cast iron or nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be around 350°F or until it sizzles when dropping some batter into it. Fry the tofu for 3-4 mins on each side or until they are lightly browned.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Toast the insides of the buns on a skillet over medium heat. Heat the buffalo sauce in a pan over medium low until it’s warmed. Gently dip the buffalo “chicken” into the sauce on both sides. Assemble the sandwiches.
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Notes
- Freezing and then thawing the tofu will help create a great chewy and dense texture as well as absorb the marinate more.
- Toasting the insides of the buns helps prevent the bread from getting soggy.
- For homemade buffalo sauce, simply combine equal parts melted butter with hot sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.5g | Protein: 20.9g | Fat: 17.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 4.1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg
The nutrition information is estimated and can vary depending on brands and measurements used.
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