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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders using Tofu
55m
Serves 1
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Hot Honey Chicken Tenders using Tofu
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55m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel.
2
Score the tofu lightly with a knife to help the marinade absorb better.
3
Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and water.
4
Coat the tofu evenly with the marinade.
5
Let the tofu marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
6
Dredge the marinated tofu in the dry coating mixture.
7
Dip the tofu in the wet batter, making sure it’s fully coated.
8
Coat the tofu with crushed cornflakes, pressing gently to ensure even coverage.
9
Lightly spray the tofu with oil.
10
Air-fry at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
11
Melt butter in a pan.
12
Stir in hot sauce, honey, and chili flakes into the melted butter.
13
Toss the crispy tofu in the hot honey sauce until fully covered.
14
Serve immediately!
Ingredients
300 g tofu, cut into thick strips
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp water
2 tsp mushroom seasoning powder (or chicken bouillon powder)
1.5 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp white pepper
4 tsp seasoning mix
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
150 ml water
5 tsp remaining seasoning mix
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp butter, melted
3 tbsp hot sauce
3 tbsp honey
0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
Equipment
paper towel
knife
pan
air-fryer
Tips
Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel.
Score the tofu lightly with a knife to help the marinade absorb better.
Let the tofu marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Make sure the tofu is fully coated in the wet batter.
Press gently to ensure even coverage when coating with crushed cornflakes.
Lightly spray with oil before air-frying.
To make it fully vegan, swap the honey for maple syrup.
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