Crispy Hot Honey Tofu Tenders

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the firm tofu into strips.
  2. 2Slice the firm tofu into strips.
  3. 3Slice the firm tofu into strips.
  4. 4Gently score each tofu piece to allow the flavors to seep in.
  5. 5Gently score each tofu piece to allow the flavors to seep in.
  6. 6Gently score each tofu piece to allow the flavors to seep in.
  7. 7Marinate the tofu with soy sauce and brush it all over.
  8. 8Marinate the tofu with soy sauce and brush it all over.
  9. 9Marinate the tofu with soy sauce and brush it all over.
  10. 10Prepare the dry batter mix by combining flour and seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper) in a bowl.
  11. 11Prepare the dry batter mix by combining flour and seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper) in a bowl.
  12. 12Prepare the dry batter mix by combining flour and seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper) in a bowl.
  13. 13Set aside a cup of the dry mix.
  14. 14Set aside a cup of the dry mix.
  15. 15Set aside a cup of the dry mix.
  16. 16Add water to the remaining dry mix to create a lighter wet batter.
  17. 17Add water to the remaining dry mix to create a lighter wet batter.
  18. 18Add water to the remaining dry mix to create a lighter wet batter.
  19. 19Coat each tofu piece: first in the dry batter, then in the wet batter, and finally in crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs.
  20. 20Coat each tofu piece: first in the dry batter, then in the wet batter, and finally in crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs.
  21. 21Coat each tofu piece: first in the dry batter, then in the wet batter, and finally in crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs.
  22. 22Air fry the coated tofu at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes with a quick oil spray.
  23. 23Air fry the coated tofu at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes with a quick oil spray.
  24. 24Air fry the coated tofu at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes with a quick oil spray.
  25. 25While the tofu is air frying, prepare the hot honey glaze by melting butter in a pot.
  26. 26While the tofu is air frying, prepare the hot honey glaze by melting butter in a pot.
  27. 27While the tofu is air frying, prepare the hot honey glaze by melting butter in a pot.
  28. 28Add hot sauce, vinegar, honey, and ketchup to the melted butter to balance the flavors.
  29. 29Add hot sauce, vinegar, honey, and ketchup to the melted butter to balance the flavors.
  30. 30Add hot sauce, vinegar, honey, and ketchup to the melted butter to balance the flavors.
  31. 31Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing yogurt, mayonnaise, seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper), and a splash of milk for a silky texture.
  32. 32Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing yogurt, mayonnaise, seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper), and a splash of milk for a silky texture.
  33. 33Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing yogurt, mayonnaise, seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper), and a splash of milk for a silky texture.
  34. 34Once the tenders are crispy and golden brown, brush them with the hot honey sauce while they are still hot.
  35. 35Once the tenders are crispy and golden brown, brush them with the hot honey sauce while they are still hot.
  36. 36Once the tenders are crispy and golden brown, brush them with the hot honey sauce while they are still hot.
  37. 37Plate everything and garnish with dried parsley.
  38. 38Plate everything and garnish with dried parsley.
  39. 39Plate everything and garnish with dried parsley.

Ingredients

  • Firm tofu
  • Firm tofu
  • Firm tofu
  • Soy sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2.5 tsp Paprika
  • 2.5 tsp Paprika
  • 2.5 tsp Paprika
  • 2.5 tsp Salt
  • 2.5 tsp Salt
  • 2.5 tsp Salt
  • 2.5 tsp Pepper
  • 2.5 tsp Pepper
  • 2.5 tsp Pepper
  • Crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
  • Crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
  • Crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Hot sauce
  • Hot sauce
  • Hot sauce
  • Vinegar
  • Vinegar
  • Vinegar
  • Ketchup
  • Ketchup
  • Ketchup
  • Honey
  • Honey
  • Honey
  • Yogurt
  • Yogurt
  • Yogurt
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mayonnaise
  • Seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper)
  • Seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper)
  • Seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper)
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon juice
  • splash Milk
  • splash Milk
  • splash Milk

Equipment

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Tips

  • For the coating, you can use either crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs.
  • Brush the hot honey sauce while the tofu tenders are still hot.