Crispy Hot Honey Tofu Tenders
Directions
- 1Slice the firm tofu into strips.
- 2Gently score each tofu piece to allow the flavors to seep in.
- 3Marinate the tofu with soy sauce and brush it all over.
- 4Prepare the dry batter mix by combining flour and seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper) in a bowl.
- 5Set aside a cup of the dry mix.
- 6Add water to the remaining dry mix to create a lighter wet batter.
- 7Coat each tofu piece: first in the dry batter, then in the wet batter, and finally in crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs.
- 8Air fry the coated tofu at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes with a quick oil spray.
- 9While the tofu is air frying, prepare the hot honey glaze by melting butter in a pot.
- 10Add hot sauce, vinegar, honey, and ketchup to the melted butter to balance the flavors.
- 11Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing yogurt, mayonnaise, seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper), and a splash of milk for a silky texture.
- 12Once the tenders are crispy and golden brown, brush them with the hot honey sauce while they are still hot.
- 13Plate everything and garnish with dried parsley.
Ingredients
- Firm tofu
- Soy sauce
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 2.5 tsp Paprika
- 2.5 tsp Salt
- 2.5 tsp Pepper
- Crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
- Butter
- Hot sauce
- Vinegar
- Ketchup
- Honey
- Yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Seasonings (garlic powder, salt, pepper)
- Lemon juice
- splash Milk
Equipment
knifebaking sheetbrushbowlwhiskmeasuring cupair fryerpottongs
Tips
- For the coating, you can use either crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs.
- Brush the hot honey sauce while the tofu tenders are still hot.
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