Crispy Hot Honey Tofu Tenders

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

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

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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.